What is another word for fenestra?

Pronunciation: [fˈɛnɛstɹə] (IPA)

There are several synonyms to the word fenestra, which means a small window or opening. Some of these synonyms include aperture, portal, orifice, inlet, and vent. Aperture refers to any small opening through which light passes, while the term portal usually describes a large or dramatic entrance or exit. Orifice is a more technical term frequently used in scientific contexts and describes an opening through which fluids, gases, or other substances may pass. Inlet, on the other hand, denotes an entry point through which materials may be introduced into a system, while vent is commonly used to describe an outlet or escape route for gases or air.

What are the hypernyms for Fenestra?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Fenestra?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

What are the holonyms for Fenestra?

Holonyms are words that denote a whole whose part is denoted by another word.
  • holonyms for fenestra (as nouns)

Usage examples for Fenestra

Hecatesia thyridion fenestra in wing of male.
"Journals Of Two Expeditions Of Discovery In North-West And Western Australia, Vol. 2 (of 2)"
George Grey
It is in communication with the middle ear through a small opening in the bone, called the fenestra ovalis, at which place it is separated from the middle ear only by a thin membrane.
"Physiology and Hygiene for Secondary Schools"
Francis M. Walters, A.M.
122 A small opening in the bone at this place is called the fenestra rotunda.
"Physiology and Hygiene for Secondary Schools"
Francis M. Walters, A.M.

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