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nucleus.

nucleus, inside of a nut, kernel; nut; central part; hard round mass/nodule;

7 characters2 syllables approx.Latina language

Meaning & usage

noun[ˈnʊ.kɫe.ʊs]Classical-Latin[ˈnʊk.ɫe.ʊs]Classical-Latin[ˈnuː.kle.us][ˈnuk.le.us]

  1. (small) nut

    declension-2 · literally · masculine

  2. kernel

    declension-2 · masculine

  3. core

    declension-2 · figuratively · masculine

  4. nucleus

    declension-2 · masculine
Where this word comes from

A diminutive of nux (“nut”), with an irregular change of gender from feminine to masculine.

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