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Rachis Definition & Meaning

rachis
noun
  1. axis of a compound leaf or compound inflorescence
  2. the series of vertebrae forming the axis of the skeleton and protecting the spinal cord; "the fall broke his back"

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What does rachis mean?
axis of a compound leaf or compound inflorescence the series of vertebrae forming the axis of the skeleton and protecting the spinal cord; "the fall broke his back"
What part of speech is rachis?
Rachis is a noun.
How many definitions does rachis have?
Rachis has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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