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limbus

lim·bus
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [lim-buh s]
    • /ˈlɪm bəs/
    • /lˈɪmbəs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [lim-buh s]
    • /ˈlɪm bəs/

Definitions of limbus word

  • abbreviation LIMBUS limbo1 . 1
  • noun plural limbus a border, edge, or limb. 1
  • noun limbus The border or margin of a structure, especially the junction of the cornea and sclera in the eye. 1
  • noun limbus the edge or border of any of various structures or parts 0
  • noun limbus a distinct border or edging, often of a contrasting color, as of a body organ 0
  • noun limbus (medicine, biology) A border of an anatomical part, such as the edge of the cornea. 0

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Origin of limbus

First appearance:

before 1400
One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Medieval Latin; Latin: limbus2

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Parts of speech for Limbus

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

limbus 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Top questions with limbus

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