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Definitions for Rhachis
[1] rachis.
[2] Botany . the axis of an inflorescence when somewhat elongated, as in a raceme. (in a pinnately compound leaf or frond) the prolongation of the petiole along which the leaflets are disposed. any of various axial structures.
[3] Ornithology . the part of the shaft of a feather bearing the web.
[4] Anatomy . spinal column.
[5] a variant spelling of rachis
[6] botany the main axis or stem of an inflorescence or compound leaf
[7] ornithol the shaft of a feather, esp the part that carries the barbs
[8] another name for spinal column
Words related to Rhachis
backbone, spine, rachis, vertebrae
Words nearby Rhachis
rhabdomyoma, rhabdomyosarcoma, rhabdoviridae, rhabdovirus, rhachilla, rhachis, rhadamanthus, rhadamanthys, rhaetia, rhaetian, rhaetian alps
Origin of Rhachis
achis1775–85; < New Latin < Greek rháchis spine, ridge, backbone
Other words from Rhachis
ra·chid·i·an [ruh -kid -ee-uh n] /rəˈkɪd i ən/ , ra·chi·al [rey -kee-uh l] /ˈreɪ ki əl/ , ra·chid·i·al , adjective
Word origin for Rhachis
achisC17: via New Latin from Greek rhakhis ridge