noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The uterus.
2. 2
   A pocket instrument combining a thermometer, level, plummet, and lens. historical

Synonyms

All synonyms

;bellyhysterometrouterouterus

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Ancient Greek μήτρα (mḗtra, “womb”).

Etymology 2

From Ancient Greek μέτρα (métra), plural of μέτρον (métron, “measure”).

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