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- [tahr-suh s]
- /ˈtɑr səs/
- /ˈtɑː.səs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [tahr-suh s]
- /ˈtɑr səs/
Definitions of tarsi word
- noun plural tarsi Anatomy, Zoology. the bones of the proximal segment of the foot; the bones between the tibia and the metatarsus, contributing to the construction of the ankle joint. 1
- noun plural tarsi the small plate of connective tissue along the border of an eyelid. 1
- abbreviation TARSI tarsometatarsus. 1
- noun plural tarsi the distal part of the leg of an insect, usually subdivided in the adult into two to five segments. 1
- abbreviation TARSI tarsus 0
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Origin of tarsi
First appearance:
before 1670 One of the 47% oldest English words
1670-80; < New Latin < Greek tarsós flat of the foot
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Parts of speech for Tarsi
noun
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preposition
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tarsi 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.
tarsi usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for tarsi
noun tarsi
- anklebones — Plural form of anklebone.
- ankles — Plural form of ankle.
- astragali — Plural form of astragalus.
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