limen
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.li·men
noun \ˈlī-mən\Definition of LIMEN
: threshold 3a
Origin of LIMEN
Latin limin-, limen transverse beam in a door frame, threshold; probably akin to Latin limus transverse
First Known Use: 1895
li·men
noun \ˈlī-mən\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of LIMEN
: threshold <appetites and needs…smouldering below the limen of awareness—R. M. Lindner>
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