sacculus

noun

sac·​cu·​lus ˈsa-kyə-ləs How to pronounce sacculus (audio)
plural sacculi ˈsa-kyə-ˌlī How to pronounce sacculus (audio)
-ˌlē

Word History

Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

1728, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sacculus was in 1728

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Cite this Entry

“Sacculus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sacculus. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

sacculus

noun
sac·​cu·​lus ˈsak-yə-ləs How to pronounce sacculus (audio)
plural sacculi -ˌlī How to pronounce sacculus (audio) -ˌlē How to pronounce sacculus (audio)
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