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tympanum

noun

Meaning

  1. A triangular space between the sides of a pediment.
  2. The space within an arch, and above a lintel or a subordinate arch, spanning the opening below the arch.
  3. The middle ear.
  4. The eardrum.
  5. A hearing organ in frogs, toads and some insects.
  6. In certain birds, the labyrinth at the bottom of the windpipe.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

tympani(English)kettledrum(English)timpani(English)tympanic membrane(English)middle ear(English)eardrum(English)tympanic cavity(English)kettle(English)canthus(English)gular(English)stapes(English)webbed(English)

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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