RETUSE


Meaning of RETUSE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ri-ˈtüs, -ˈtyüs ]

adjective

Etymology: Latin retusus blunted, from past participle of retundere to pound back, blunt, from re- + tundere to beat, pound — more at contusion

Date: circa 1753

: having the apex rounded or obtuse with a slight notch

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