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fenestra

fe·nes·tra [ fə néstrə ] (plural fe·nes·trae [ fə nés tr ])


noun 
Definition:
 
1. anatomy small anatomical opening: a small anatomical opening covered by a membrane, e.g. either of two cavities fenestra rotunda, fenestra ovalis inside the ear

2. zoology transparent marking: a transparent marking on a moth's wing

3. architecture window: a window or similar opening on the outer wall of a building

[Early 19th century. < Latin, "window"]

fe·nes·tral adjective
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