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sphenoid

Adjective CEFR B2
ˈsfiː.nɔɪd

Definitions

  1. Having a wedge shape.
    not-comparable
  2. Of or relating to the sphenoid bone which forms the base of the cranium, behind the eye and below the front part of the brain. It has two pairs of broad lateral ‘wings’ and a number of other projections, and contains two air-filled sinuses.
    not-comparable

Equivalents

Češtinaklínový
Українськаклиноподібний

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

sphenoidal sphenomalar sphenomandibular sphenomaxillary sphenooccipital sphenoorbital

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