orifice — an opening, especially to a cavity in the body
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an opening, especially to a cavity in the body
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɔːrɪfɪs/
Korean meaning: 구멍, 특히 몸의 공간으로 이어지는 구멍
Korean pronunciation: **오**리피스
Example Sentences
- The dentist found a small orifice in the tooth that needed filling.
- He accidentally poured coffee through the wrong orifice of the thermos.
- The cave had a narrow orifice that required crawling to enter.
orifice
NOUN//ˈɔːrɪfɪs//
an opening, especially to a cavity in the body
💡 Concept
an opening, especially to a cavity in the body
🎵 Rhyme
In his office, orifices glow on the surface
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈɔːrɪfɪs/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈɒrɪfɪs/
🌳Etymology
Rootori
Suffix--fice
Origin
라틴어에서 온 단어로, 'os(입)'와 'facere(만들다)'가 결합되어 '입구를 만든 것'이라는 의미에서 출발했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
officesurface
office
surface
🔗Collocations
nasal orifice
body orifice
natural orifice
small orifice
examine the orifice
block an orifice
📝Examples
“The dentist found a small orifice in the tooth that needed filling.”
😄 Fun example
“He accidentally poured coffee through the wrong orifice of the thermos.”
“The cave had a narrow orifice that required crawling to enter.”
“The surgeon carefully cleaned around each orifice before the operation.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
openingapertureholecavityvent
Antonyms
closureblockageseal
Related
cavitypassageductporeinlet
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