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rachis

noun

The series of vertebrae forming the axis of the skeleton and protecting the spinal cord

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Word length
6
Starts with
R
Ends with
S
Contains
AC
Scrabble score
11

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Pronunciation

ˈɹeɪkɪs

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noun

  1. The series of vertebrae forming the axis of the skeleton and protecting the spinal cord

    “The fall broke his back”

noun

  1. Axis of a compound leaf or compound inflorescence

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The fall broke his back

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