stapes
noun /'steɪpiz/
- Definition
- the stirrup-shaped ossicle that transmits sound from the incus to the cochlea
- Example
- The word 'stapes' is often used in everyday conversation.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
Palindrome
No
Compound Word
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Proper Noun
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Rare
No
Archaic
No
Obsolete
No
Slang
No
Vowels
2
Consonants
4
Length
6