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thelion

/ˈθiliˌɑn/

thelion noun: the tip or peak of a nipple.

Noun

thelion (plural thelions)

  1. (rare) The tip or peak of a nipple.

Forms of thelion

pluralthelions

Origin of thelion

From New Latin, from Ancient Greek θηλή (thēlḗ, “nipple”) + -ion. By surface analysis, thel- + -ion.

Questions about thelion

What does thelion mean?
Thelion means the tip or peak of a nipple.
What part of speech is thelion?
Thelion is a noun.
How do you pronounce thelion?
Thelion is pronounced /ˈθiliˌɑn/.
What is the plural of thelion?
The plural of thelion is thelions.

Words near thelion in the dictionary

  1. Thelens
  2. thelephoraceous
  3. thelephoric acid
  4. thelephoroid
  5. thelia
  6. thelion
  7. thelions
  8. thelitis
  9. thelium
  10. Thelma
  11. Thelma and Louise

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