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- [fawr-niks]
- /ˈfɔr nɪks/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fawr-niks]
- /ˈfɔr nɪks/
Definitions of fornices word
- noun plural fornices any of various arched or vaulted structures, as an arching fibrous formation in the brain. 1
- noun fornices plural of fornix. 0
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Origin of fornices
First appearance:
before 1675 One of the 48% oldest English words
1675-85; < Latin: vault, arch
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Parts of speech for Fornices
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
fornices popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 68% 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.
fornices usage trend in Literature
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