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turbinate

noun verb adjective

A turbinal or turbinate bone.

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Word length
9
Starts with
T
Ends with
E
Contains
UR
Scrabble score
11
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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noun

  1. A turbinal or turbinate bone.

verb

  1. To revolve or spin like a top; to whirl.

adjective

  1. Shaped or spinning like a top.

  2. In the shape of a coil.

  3. Spiral and decreasing sharply in diameter from base to apex.

    “a turbinate shell”

  4. Of, or relating to, the turbinate bone.

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a turbinate shell

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