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manubrium

noun · 5 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • US: /məˈnubɹiəm/
  • UK: /məˈnjuːbɹiəm/

1

noun

Meaning 1

The broad, upper part of the sternum.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: anatomy, medicine, sciences

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2

noun

Meaning 2

The tube extending from the central underside of a jellyfish and ending in a mouth.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: biology, natural-sciences, zoology

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noun

Meaning 3

A cell that projects inward from the centre of the shields in the globule of Chara.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: biology, botany, natural-sciences

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4

noun

Meaning 4

A knob or handle that controls the stops of an organ.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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5

noun

Meaning 5

the upper part of the breastbone

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: bone, os

History

Etymology

From Latin manubrium (“handle”).

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: rintalastan kahva — broad, upper part of the sternum
  • Polish: rękojeść mostka — broad, upper part of the sternum
  • Spanish: manubrio — broad, upper part of the sternum