hiatus (haɪˈeɪtəs) ![]() | |
| —n , pl -tuses, -tus | |
| 1. | (esp in manuscripts) a break or gap where something is missing |
| 2. | a break or interruption in continuity |
| 3. | a break between adjacent vowels in the pronunciation of a word |
| 4. | anatomy a natural opening or aperture; foramen |
| 5. | anatomy a less common word for vulva |
| [C16: from Latin: gap, cleft, aperture, from hiāre to gape, yawn] | |
| hi'atal | |
| —adj | |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
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