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fenestra
[ fi-nes-truh ]
/ fɪˈnɛs trə /
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noun, plural fe·nes·trae [fi-nes-tree]. /fɪˈnɛs tri/.
Anatomy, Zoology. a small opening or perforation, as in a bone, especially between the middle and inner ear.
Entomology. a transparent spot in an otherwise opaque surface, as in the wings of certain butterflies and moths.
Architecture. a windowlike opening.
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Origin of fenestra
1820–30; <New Latin, special use of Latin fenestra window, hole (in a wall)
OTHER WORDS FROM fenestra
fe·nes·tral, adjectiveun·fe·nes·tral, adjectiveWords nearby fenestra
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British Dictionary definitions for fenestra
fenestra
/ (fɪˈnɛstrə) /
noun plural -trae (-triː)
biology a small opening in or between bones, esp one of the openings between the middle and inner ears
zoology a transparent marking or spot, as on the wings of moths
architect a window or window-like opening in the outside wall of a building
Derived forms of fenestra
fenestral, adjectiveWord Origin for fenestra
C19: via New Latin from Latin: wall opening, window
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Medical definitions for fenestra
fenestra
[ fə-nĕs′trə ]
n. pl. fe•nes•trae (-trē′)
A small anatomical opening, often closed by a membrane.
The opening in a bone made by surgical fenestration.
A specialized opening, as in a surgical instrument.
Other words from fenestra
fe•nes′tral adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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