English Explanatory Dictionary

Sylvian

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of or relating to Franciscus Sylvius (1614–1672; born Franz de le Boë), Dutch physician and scientist.
  2. Of or relating to the asteroid (511) Davida.
adj
  1. Alternative form of Sylvian.

Pronunciation

/ˈsɪlviən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Sylvian.wav

Word forms

Sylvian

Etymology

From Sylvius + -an.

Derived words

ectosylvian pseudosylvian Sylvian angle Sylvian aqueduct Sylvian artery Sylvian cistern Sylvian fissure Sylvian fossa Sylvian point Sylvian valley Sylvian vein Sylvian ventricle parasylvian perisylvian presylvian suprasylvian transsylvian
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