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canthus

[ kan-thuhs ]

noun

Anatomy.
plural canthi
  1. the angle or corner on each side of the eye, formed by the junction of the upper and lower lids.

canthus

/ ˈæθə /

noun

  1. the inner or outer corner or angle of the eye, formed by the natural junction of the eyelids
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Derived Forms

  • ˈԳٳ󲹱, adjective
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Other Word Forms

  • t󲹱 adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of canthus1

1640–50; < New Latin, Latin < Greek 첹Գٳó; cant 2
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Word History and Origins

Origin of canthus1

C17: from New Latin, from Latin: iron tyre

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