cubitus
One of the major veins of the insect wing, between the media and the postcubitusOne of the major veins of the insect wing, between the media and the postcubitus; the vein running along the dorsal edge of the discal cell.
Meaning
4 sensesOne of the major veins of the insect wing, between the media and the postcubitus; the vein running along the dorsal edge of the discal cell.
The elbow, or the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped.
hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
The forearm; the arm from the elbow to fingertip, or the corresponding portion of a jointed limb of an animal that uses the limb for locomotion or grasping.
the arm from the elbow to the fingertips
(archaic)The ulna.
Origin
Learned borrowing from Latin cubitus. Doublet of cubit.Learned borrowing from Latin cubitus. Doublet of cubit.
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Forms
plural: cubitiSynonyms
6 synonyms- hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped:elbowelbow jointhuman elbowcubital jointarticulatio cubiti
Word family
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1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular