English Explanatory Dictionary

nates

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The two anterior of the four lobes on the dorsal side of the midbrain of most mammals; the anterior optic lobes.
  2. The buttocks.
  3. The umbones of a bivalve shell.
name
  1. plural of Nate

Pronunciation

/ˈneɪtiːz/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-nates.wav

Word forms

nates

Etymology

From Latin natēs, plural of natis.

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