English Explanatory Dictionary

rete

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A network of blood vessels or nerves.
  2. An anatomical part resembling or including a network.
  3. A rotating cutaway plate or overlay on an astrolabe or starmap which represents the horizon; used to locate stars and other astronomical features.

Pronunciation

/ˈɹiːti/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-rete.wav /ˈɹiːɾi/

Word forms

rete retes retia

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin rete.

Derived words

rete mirabile rete testis
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