PONTINE

Adjective

pontine (not comparable)

(neuroanatomy) Of or pertaining to the pons in the brain stem.

Anagrams

• pointen

Etymology

Adjective

Pontine (comparative more Pontine, superlative most Pontine)

Of or relating to an extensive marshy district between Rome and Naples.

Synonyms

• Pomptine

Anagrams

• pointen

Source: Wiktionary


Pon"tine, a. Etym: [L. Pontinus or Pomptinus, an appellation given to a district in Latium, near Pometia.]

Definition: Of or pertaining to an extensive marshy district between Rome and Naples. [Written also Pomptine.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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