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rachis Definition


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rachis
rhachis
noun rachises, rachides
    1. The spine.
    2. bot.
      The main axis of a compound leaf or a flower-head.
    3. zool.
      The main axis or shaft of a feather.
Etymology: 18c: Latin, from Greek rhachis spine, ridge, etc.



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