antihelix en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌæn.tɪˈhi.lɪks/ (General-American)
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₂ent- Proto-Indo-European *-s Proto-Indo-European *h₂énts Proto-Indo-European *-i Proto-Indo-European *h₂énti Ancient Greek ᾰ̓ντῐ́ (ăntĭ́) Ancient Greek ἀντι- (anti-)der. English anti- English helix English antihelix From anti- + helix.
Meanings
- The curved prominence of cartilage of the external ear, within or in front of the helix.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| anthelix | alternative | lexicographic | |
| antihelixes | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| antehelix | alternative | lexicographic | |
| antihelices | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (5)
ca antehèlix (Translations) · ca antihèlix (Translations) · pt anti-hélice (Translations) · pt anti-hélix (Translations) · es antihélix (Translations)