FORAMEN


Meaning of FORAMEN in English

n.

Pronunciation: f ə - ' r ā -m ə n

Function: noun

Inflected Form: plural fo · ram · i · na \ - ' ra-m ə -n ə \ or fo · ra · mens \ - ' r ā -m ə nz \

Etymology: Latin foramin-, foramen, from forare to bore ― more at BORE

Date: 1671

: a small opening, perforation, or orifice : FENESTRA

– fo · ram · i · nal \ f ə - ' ra-m ə -n ə l \ or fo · ram · i · nous \ -m ə -n ə s \ adjective

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