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sac
[ sak ]
/ sæk /
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noun
a baglike structure in an animal, plant, or fungus, as one containing fluid.
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Origin of sac
First recorded in 1735–45; from Latin saccus “bag, sackcloth”; see sack1
OTHER WORDS FROM sac
saclike, adjectiveWORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH sac
sac , sack, saqueWords nearby sac
sabretache, sabre-toothed tiger, Sabrina, SABS, sabulous, sac, Sacajawea, sac-a-lait, sacaton, sac bunt, SACC
Other definitions for sac (2 of 3)
Other definitions for sac (3 of 3)
SAC
or S.A.C.
[ sak ]
/ sæk /
noun
Strategic Air Command.
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British Dictionary definitions for sac (1 of 2)
sac
/ (sæk) /
noun
a pouch, bag, or pouchlike part in an animal or plant
Derived forms of sac
saclike, adjectiveWord Origin for sac
C18: from French, from Latin saccus; see sack 1
British Dictionary definitions for sac (2 of 2)
SAC
abbreviation for (in Britain)
Special Area of Conservation
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Scientific definitions for sac
sac
[ săk ]
A pouch or pouch-shaped structure in an animal or plant, often containing liquids. The human bladder is a sac.
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