Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

axis vertebra

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.75 in modern English

Syllables
ax-is ver-te-bra
IPA
24
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
4
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

n

the 2nd cervical vertebra; serves as a pivot for turning the head

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What does axis vertebra mean?
the 2nd cervical vertebra; serves as a pivot for turning the head

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