pseudopalate en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
Etymology tree Pre-Greekder.? Ancient Greek ψεύδω (pseúdō) Proto-Indo-European *-os Proto-Indo-European *-ēs Proto-Hellenic *-ēs Ancient Greek -ης (-ēs) Ancient Greek -ής (-ḗs) Ancient Greek ψευδής (pseudḗs)der. Middle English pseudo- English pseudo- Proto-Indo-European *pleth₂-? Proto-Indo-European *pel-? Proto-Indo-European *pleh₂-osder. Latin palātumder. Old French palatbor. Middle English palate English palate English pseudopalate From pseudo- + palate.
Meanings
- A retainer-like plate, lined with electrodes, placed on the roof of the mouth in some forms of palatography.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| pseudopalates | Number=Plur | lexicographic |