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maximae

maximae is the plural of maxima.

Meaning of maxima

Noun

maxima (plural maximae or maximas)

  1. A music note typically equal to two longae (eight semibreves).
    Synonyms:
    larga, duplex longa, octuple whole note

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Questions about maximae

What is maximae the plural of?
Maximae is the plural of maxima.

Words near maximae in the dictionary

  1. maxillules
  2. maxillæ
  3. maxim
  4. Maxim gun
  5. maxima
  6. maximae
  7. maximal
  8. maximal ideal
  9. maximal ideals
  10. maximal munch
  11. maximalism

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