eburnation
noun /,ibər'neɪʃən/
- Definition
- a change that occurs in degenerative joint disease in which bone is converted into a dense smooth substance resembling ivory
- Example
- He tried to understand the true meaning of 'eburnation'.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
Palindrome
No
Compound Word
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Proper Noun
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Rare
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Archaic
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Obsolete
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Slang
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Vowels
5
Consonants
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Length
10