RACHIDES

Noun

rachides

plural of rachis

Anagrams

• Charedis, Das Reich

Source: Wiktionary


RACHIS

Ra"chis, n.; pl. E. Rachises, L. Rachides. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. [Written also rhachis.]

1. (Anat.)

Definition: The spine; the vertebral column.

2. (Bot. & Zoöl.)

Definition: Same as Rhachis.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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