TIMPANUM

Noun

timpanum (plural timpanums or timpana)

(anatomy) The eardrum.

(anatomy) The middle ear.

(by extension) The diaphragm of a telephone.

(zoology) An external hearing organ in some insects.

(architecture) An ornamental panel in any triangular space.

(musical instruments) A kettledrum.

Source: Wiktionary



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