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1vis

noun \ˈvis\
plural vi·res \ˈvī-ˌrēz\

Definition of VIS

:  force, power
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Origin of VIS

Latin — more at vim
First Known Use: circa 1630

Rhymes with VIS

bis, bliss, bris, cis, cuisse, dis, Dis, hiss, kiss, miss, sis, Swiss, this, wis

2vis

abbreviation

Definition of VIS

1
visibility; visible
2
visual

Other Climate/Meteorology Terms

monsoon, occlusion, ozone, rime, squall, zephyr

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9 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. vis
  2. vi apple
  3. vires
  4. vis-à-vis
  5. vis inertiae
  6. vis major
  7. vis viva
  8. vis medicatrix naturae
  9. si vis pacem, para bellum
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