interorbital

adjective

in·ter·or·bit·al ˌin-tər-ˈȯr-bə-tᵊl

: situated or extending between the orbits (see orbit entry 1) of the eyes

interorbital distance

the interorbital region of the skull

Word History

First Known Use

1919, in the meaning defined above

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“Interorbital.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interorbital. Accessed 1 Apr. 2023.

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interorbital

adjective

in·ter·or·bit·al ˌint-ə-ˈrȯr-bət-ᵊl

: situated or extending between the orbits of the eyes

interorbital area

interorbital distance

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