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pyramidale

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py·​ram·​i·​dale | \ pə̇ˌraməˈda(ˌ)lē, ˌpirəmə̇ˈd-, -dā(-, -dä(- \
plural -s

Definition of pyramidale

: triquetral bone

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First Known Use of pyramidale

1826, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for pyramidale

New Latin, short for os pyramidale pyramidal bone, from Latin os bone + Medieval Latin pyramidale, neuter of pyramidalis pyramidal

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The first known use of pyramidale was in 1826

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“Pyramidale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pyramidale. Accessed 25 Jun. 2022.

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