Etymology

ostium

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Today it means: A small opening or orifice, as in a body organ or passage. Full definition →

Latin ōstium
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  1. Latin · borrowed fromōstium
  2. Latin · borrowed fromōstium
  3. English todayostium

Borrowed from Latin ōstium.

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