RAPHE

raphe, rhaphe

(noun) a ridge that forms a seam between two parts

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

raphe (plural raphae or raphes)

(anatomy, botany) A ridge or seam on an organ, bodily tissue, or other structure, especially at the join between two halves or sections.

Anagrams

• Harpe, Phrae, harpe, hepar, phare

Source: Wiktionary


Ra"phe (ra"fe), n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr.

1. (Anat.)

Definition: A line, ridge, furrow, or band of fibers, especially in the median line; as, the raphe of the tongue.

2. (Bot.)

Definition: Same as Rhaph.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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