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arcus

/ˈɑɹkəs/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.87 in modern English

Syllables
ar-cus
IPA
/ˈɑɹkəs/
7
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A white band of cholesterol that forms at the edge of the cornea

noun

A low, horizontal cloud typically forming at the leading edge of thunderstorm outflow

noun

An elastic band around the base of the arolium, a pad at the end of the leg of certain insects

noun

An arc-shaped band of thickened sexine extending between two apertures on a pollen grain or spore

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin arcus. Doublet of arc and arco. Distantly related to arrow.

Origin

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈɑɹkəs/
  • British English: /ˈɑːkəs/

Phrases

arcus juvenilis arcus inguinalis arcus senilis

Frequently Paired Words

arc arcuate arcus juvenilis arcus inguinalis arcus senilis

Synonyms

arcus senilis

Questions

How do you pronounce arcus?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɑɹkəs/.
What does arcus mean?
A white band of cholesterol that forms at the edge of the cornea
Where does arcus come from?
It is traced to Latin.

How to pronounce arcus

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