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greater wing

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

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noun

Meaning 1

A broad curved winglike expanse on each side of the sphenoid bone.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: anatomy, medicine, sciences

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Synonyms: alisphenoid

Antonyms: lesser wing

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  • Chinese Mandarin: 大翼 (dà yì) — part of the sphenoid bone