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orbicularis.

A muscle surrounding an opening.

11 characters5 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ɔːˌbɪk.jʊˈlɑː.ɹɪs/Received-Pronunciation/ɔɹˌbɪk.jəˈlɛɹ.ɪs/General-American
  1. A muscle surrounding an opening.

Where this word comes from

Borrowed from New Latin orbiculāris, clipping of mūsculus orbiculāris (“orbicular muscle”). Doublet of orbicular.

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