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orificean 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

orifice concept
💡 Concept

an opening, especially to a cavity in the body

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orifice rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

In his office, orifices glow on the surface

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🎤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.

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🎵Rhyme

officesurface
office
surface

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📝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.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

openingapertureholecavityvent

Antonyms

closureblockageseal

Related

cavitypassageductporeinlet