Etymology

linin

L1I1N1I1N1

Today it means: The network of viscous material in a cell's nucleus that connects the chromatin granules. Full definition →

Latin līnum
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  1. Latin · derived fromlīnum
  2. English todaylinin

From Latin līnum + -in. Known since the 19th century.

Words from the same roots

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