vo·mer | \ ˈvō-mər 
\
\Definition of vomer
: a bone of the skull of most vertebrates that is situated below the ethmoid region and in the human skull forms part of the nasal septum
Other Words from vomer
vomerine \ ˈvō-mə-ˌrīn \ adjective
\ adjectiveKeep scrolling for more
Keep scrolling for more
More Definitions for vomer
vomer
nounvo·mer | \ ˈvō-mər \
\Medical Definition of vomer
: a bone of the skull of most vertebrates that is situated below the ethmoid region, that develops from lateral halves which remain separate in some animals, and that in humans forms the posterior and inferior part of the nasal septum comprising a vertical plate pointed in front and expanding at the upper back part into lateral wings
Comments on vomer
What made you want to look up vomer? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Test Your Vocabulary
Slippery Words Quiz—Changing with the Times
- What is an earlier meaning of nice?
Can you spell these 10 commonly misspelled words?
TAKE THE QUIZ
A daily challenge for crossword fanatics.
TAKE THE QUIZLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridgedWords at Play
Ask the Editors
Word Games
- Slippery Words Quiz—Changing with the Times
Do you know these earlier meanings of words?
Take the quiz - Words of Snow and Ice Quiz
A selection of words from the chillier parts of t...
Take the quiz - Spell It
Can you spell these 10 commonly misspelled words?
Take the quiz - Word Winder's CrossWinder Play the game
Share vomer
Time Traveler for vomer
The first known use of vomer was circa 1704
See more words from the same year