Cuneus Definition

noun

(anatomy) A portion of the occipital lobe of the human brain, involved in visual processing.

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(architecture) One of a set of wedge-shaped divisions separated by stairways, found in the Ancient Roman theatre and in mediaeval architecture.

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Synonyms:
  • wedge shape
  • wedge

Origin of Cuneus

Cuneus Sentence Examples

  • The Anthocoridae are nearly related to the Cimicidae, but the wings are usually well developed and the forewing possesses cuneus and embolium as well as corium and clavus.

  • Magnified 4 times, cu cuneus.

  • Back to top Scholars used the Latin noun for a wedge (cuneus) in calling the Sumerian writing cuneiform.

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Words Starting With

CCUCUN

Words Ending With

SUSEUS

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cuneus

Words Starting With C and Ending With S

Starts With C & Ends With SStarts With CU & Ends With SStarts With C & Ends With US

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6 Letter Words6 Letter Words Starting With C6 Letter Words Ending With S