crunode

British

/ ˈkruːnəʊd /

noun

a point at which two branches of a curve intersect, each branch having a distinct tangent; node

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Etymology

Origin of crunode

C19: cru- from Latin crux cross + _node

Example Sentences

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As mentioned with regard to a branch generally, an infinite branch of any kind may have cusps, or, by cutting itself or another branch, may have or give rise to a crunode, &c.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 8 "Cube" to "Daguerre, Louis" by Various

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