fenestral
trə noun, plural fe·nes·trae 
[-tree] .
[-tree] . 1.
Anatomy, Zoology. a small opening or perforation, as in a bone, especially between the middle and inner ear.
2.
Entomology. a transparent spot in an otherwise opaque surface, as in the wings of certain butterflies and moths.
3.
Architecture. a windowlike opening.
Origin:
1820–30; < Neo-Latin, special use of Latin fenestra window, hole (in a wall)
1820–30; < Neo-Latin, special use of Latin fenestra window, hole (in a wall)
Related forms
fe·nes·tral, adjective
un·fe·nes·tral, adjective
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fenestra (fɪˈnɛstrə) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n , pl -trae | |
| 1. | biology a small opening in or between bones, esp one of the openings between the middle and inner ears |
| 2. | zoology a transparent marking or spot, as on the wings of moths |
| 3. | architect a window or window-like opening in the outside wall of a building |
| [C19: via New Latin from Latin: wall opening, window] | |
| fe'nestral | |
| —adj | |
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Fenestral
is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
| fenestra (fɪˈnɛstrə) | |
| —n , pl -trae | |
| 1. | biology a small opening in or between bones, esp one of the openings between the middle and inner ears |
| 2. | zoology a transparent marking or spot, as on the wings of moths |
| 3. | architect a window or window-like opening in the outside wall of a building |
| [C19: via New Latin from Latin: wall opening, window] | |
| fe'nestral | |
| —adj | |
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fenestra fe·nes·tra (fə-něs'trə)
n. pl. fe·nes·trae (-trē')
A small anatomical opening, often closed by a membrane.
The opening in a bone made by surgical fenestration.
A specialized opening, as in a surgical instrument.
fe·nes'tral adj.
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