vallecula en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /væˈlɛk.jəl.ə/ (General-American)
- /vaˈlɛk.jʊl.ə/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /vəˈlɛk.jəl.ə/ (General-American)
Etymology
1859 borrowing from Late Latin vallecula (“a little valley, glen, dell”), diminutive of vallēs (“a valley, vale”).
Meanings
- A depression, channel, or groove.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| valleculae | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| valleculas | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
sulcus · fovea · cleft · fissure · lacuna · fossa