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meninx

me·nin·ges
M m

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [mi-nin-jeez]
    • /mɪˈnɪn dʒiz/
    • /mˈenɪŋks/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [mi-nin-jeez]
    • /mɪˈnɪn dʒiz/

Definition of meninx word

  • noun meninx A membrane, especially one of the three membranes enclosing the brain and spinal cord in vertebrates. 1

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Origin of meninx

First appearance:

before 1610
One of the 40% oldest English words
1610-20; < New Latin < Greek mḗninges, plural of mêninx membrane

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Parts of speech for Meninx

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

meninx popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

meninx usage trend in Literature

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