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diploë

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈdɪp.loʊˌi/

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noun

Meaning 1

The thin layer of soft, spongy or cancellate tissue between the bone plates which constitute the skull.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: dated

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History

Etymology

From Ancient Greek διπλόη (diplóē, “literally, a fold”), noun use of feminine of διπλόος (diplóos, “double”).

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Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: díploe — thin layer of tissue
  • Dutch: diploë — thin layer of tissue