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- [fi-nes-truh]
- /fɪˈnɛs trə/
- /fˈenestrə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fi-nes-truh]
- /fɪˈnɛs trə/
Definitions of fenestra word
- noun plural fenestra Anatomy, Zoology. a small opening or perforation, as in a bone, especially between the middle and inner ear. 1
- noun plural fenestra Entomology. a transparent spot in an otherwise opaque surface, as in the wings of certain butterflies and moths. 1
- noun plural fenestra Architecture. a windowlike opening. 1
- noun fenestra An opening in a body, sometimes with a membrane. 1
- noun fenestra a small opening in or between bones, esp one of the openings between the middle and inner ears 0
- noun fenestra a transparent marking or spot, as on the wings of moths 0
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Origin of fenestra
First appearance:
before 1820 One of the 38% newest English words
1820-30; < New Latin, special use of Latin fenestra window, hole (in a wall)
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Parts of speech for Fenestra
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fenestra popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
fenestra usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for fenestra
noun fenestra
- bay — A bay is a part of a coast where the land curves inwards.
- aperture — An aperture is a narrow hole or gap.
- bow — When you bow to someone, you briefly bend your body towards them as a formal way of greeting them or showing respect.
- bay window — A bay window is a window that sticks out from the outside wall of a house.
- fenestella — a small aperture in the front of an altar, containing relics
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