fissure
10 points
English
7 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #31,617
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
(anatomy) a long narrow slit or groove that divides an organ into lobes
verb
break into fissures or fine cracks
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/fˈɪʃɝː/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural fissures
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
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