CHIASMAS

Noun

chiasmas

plural of chiasma

Source: Wiktionary


CHIASMA

Chi"asm, Chi*as"ma, n. Etym: [NL. chiasma, fr. Gr. (Anat.)

Definition: A commissure; especially, the optic commissure, or crucial union of the optic nerves.

– Chi*as"mal (, a..

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



RESET




Word of the Day

3 May 2024

TWIST

(verb) practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive; “Don’t twist my words”


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