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1sphenoid
adjective sphe·noid \ˈsfē-ˌnȯid\
Definition of SPHENOID
1
: of, relating to, or being a winged compound bone of the base of the cranium
2
usually sphenoidal : having a wedged shape
Variants of SPHENOID
sphe·noid or sphe·noi·dal \sfi-ˈnȯi-dəl\
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Origin of SPHENOID
New Latin sphenoides, from Greek sphēnoeidēs wedge-shaped, from sphēn wedge
First Known Use: 1732
2sphenoid
noun
Definition of SPHENOID
: a sphenoid bone
First Known Use of SPHENOID
1828
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