timpanum

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noun

The eardrum.

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Meanings

nountimpanum (plural timpanums or timpana)

plural timpanums · plural timpana · alternative tympanum

  1. anatomyThe eardrum.
  2. anatomyThe middle ear.
  3. broadlyThe diaphragm of a telephone.
  4. biologyAn external hearing organ in some insects.
  5. architectureAn ornamental panel in any triangular space.
  6. entertainmentA kettledrum.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
kettledrum
Cite this entry
APA

timpanum. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/timpanum

MLA

“timpanum.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/timpanum. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “timpanum,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/timpanum.

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