Etymology

nates

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Today it means: The two anterior of the four lobes on the dorsal side of the midbrain of most mammals; the anterior optic lobes. Full definition →

Latin natēs
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  1. Latin · derived fromnatēs
  2. English todaynates

From Latin natēs, plural of natis.

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