meninge

Portuguese

noun
Definitions
  • (anatomy) meninx any of the three membranes enclosing the brain

Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek μῆνιγξ (membrane, skin, lees of wine).

Origin

Ancient Greek

μῆνιγξ

Gloss

membrane, skin, lees of wine

Concept
Semantic Field

Food and drink

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

皮, 膚, 肌

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