rete

Meaning

1. A network of blood vessels or nerves.
2. An anatomical part resembling or including a network.
3. A rotating cutaway plate or overlay on an astrolabe or starmap which represents the horizon; used to locate stars and other astronomical features.

Synonyms

plexus

meshing

meshwork

net

netting

network

web

grid

membranous layer

Translations

plexe

plexus

Plexus

plesso

plexo

plexo

ağ

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈɹiːti/

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin rete.