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/
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
The cave's narrow orifice was the only way into the hidden chamber.
In his office, orifices glow on the surface
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin, combining 'os' (mouth) and 'facere' (to make), literally meaning 'that which makes an opening.' It originally referred to any opening or aperture, particularly one resembling a mouth.
Breakdown
os- (mouth) + -fice (making, from facere 'to make'). The Latin roots combine to form 'orifice,' denoting an opening or hole through which something passes.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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.”
“The surgeon carefully cleaned around each orifice before the operation.”
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