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ostium.

A small opening or orifice, as in a body organ or passage.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. A small opening or orifice, as in a body organ or passage.

  2. Any of the small openings or pores in a sponge.

  3. The mouth of a river.

Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Latin ōstium.

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