threnode

noun

thre·​node ˈthrē-ˌnōd How to pronounce threnode (audio) ˈthre- How to pronounce threnode (audio)
threnodic adjective
threnodist noun

Word History

First Known Use

1614, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of threnode was in 1614

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Cite this Entry

“Threnode.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/threnode. Accessed 5 Dec. 2024.

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