theelin

noun

thee·​lin ˈthē(-ə)-lən How to pronounce theelin (audio)

Word History

Etymology

irregular from Greek thēlys female; akin to Greek thēlē nipple — more at feminine

First Known Use

1930, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of theelin was in 1930

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Cite this Entry

“Theelin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/theelin. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

Theelin

noun
Thee·​lin ˈthē(-ə)-lən How to pronounce Theelin (audio)
: a preparation of estrone
formerly a United States registered trademark
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