Sinus Definition & Meaning

sinus
noun
  1. an abnormal passage leading from a suppurating cavity to the body surface
  2. any of various air-filled cavities especially in the bones of the skull
  3. a wide channel containing blood; does not have the coating of an ordinary blood vessel

"Sinus" in song lyrics

See how sinus is used in real songs:

  • "Minus stuffy sinus"
    Atoms All Stars
  • "Seed to the brain like Primatine to clear the sinus"
    The Beatnuts f/ Grand Puba — Are You Ready
  • "Two puffs from the blunt, it clears my sinus"
    Big Pokey & Chris Ward f/ H.A.W.K — Smoke-N-Maintain

Usage tips for "sinus"

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