limen

noun li·men \ˈlī-mən\

Definition of LIMEN

Latin limin-, limen transverse beam in a door frame, threshold; probably akin to Latin limus transverse

First Known Use: 1895

Medical Dictionary

noun li·men \ˈlī-mən\

: threshold <appetites and needs…smouldering below the limen of awareness—R. M. Lindner>

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