nodus

noun

no·​dus ˈnō-dəs How to pronounce nodus (audio)
plural nodi ˈnō-ˌdī How to pronounce nodus (audio)
-ˌdē

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web The structure of these propellers includes a flexible segment similar to the nodus on a dragonfly wing. IEEE Spectrum, 26 Feb. 2021

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Word History

Etymology

Latin, knot, node

First Known Use

circa 1738, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of nodus was circa 1738

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Cite this Entry

“Nodus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nodus. Accessed 30 May. 2023.

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