durae matres

US/ˈd(j)ʊɹ.ə ˌmeɪˌtɹiz/

A form of dura mater — The tough and inflexible outermost of the three layers of the meninges, enveloping the brain and spinal cord.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of dura mater
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APA

durae matres. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/durae%20matres

MLA

“durae matres.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/durae%20matres. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

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