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truncus.

trunk (of a tree);

7 characters2 syllables approx.Latina language

Meaning & usage

adj[ˈtrʊŋ.kʊs]Classical-Latin[ˈtruŋ.kus]
  1. lopped, docked

    adjective · declension-1 · declension-2
  2. maimed, mangled, mutilated

    adjective · declension-1 · declension-2
Where this word comes from

Unknown origin, but possibly from Proto-Indo-European *twerḱ- (“to cut”). Cognate with Ancient Greek σάρξ (sárx), Old Irish tru, troich (“fated to die”) and Latin trux and Proto-Slavic *strǫkъ.

noun[ˈtrʊŋ.kʊs]Classical-Latin[ˈtruŋ.kus]
  1. tree trunk

    declension-2 · masculine
  2. a piece cut off

    declension-2 · masculine
  3. blockhead, dunce, dolt

    declension-2 · derogatory · figuratively · masculine
  4. the thorax of an insect

    New-Latin · declension-2 · masculine
  5. trunk, torso

    New-Latin · declension-2 · masculine
  6. an arterial trunk, such as the truncus arteriosus

    New-Latin · declension-2 · masculine
Where this word comes from

Unknown origin, but possibly from Proto-Indo-European *twerḱ- (“to cut”). Cognate with Ancient Greek σάρξ (sárx), Old Irish tru, troich (“fated to die”) and Latin trux and Proto-Slavic *strǫkъ.

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