gracilis
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of gracilis
1605–15; < New Latin; Latin: gracile
Example Sentences
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Blue grama grass ‘Blonde Ambition’, Bouteloua gracilis ‘Blonde Ambition’
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
The researchers focused on three fossilized Gerontoformica gracilis ants, preserved in amber from Myanmar.
From Science Magazine • Jun. 13, 2024
Euglena gracilis, often regarded as a “superfood,” is a promising microalga with many health and nutritional benefits.
From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2024
In his first Tommy John reconstruction, they used the tendon from the gracilis muscle in his left thigh, then for the second one did the same from the right side.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 13, 2024
Geographic variation in the North American Cyprinid fish, Hybopsis gracilis.
From The Recent Mammals of Tamaulipas, Mexico by Alvarez, Ticul
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