deverticulum

Meaning

  1. (declension-2) A byroad, bypath, side-way; tributary.
  2. (declension-2, figuratively) A deviation, digression.
  3. (declension-2) A place for travellers to put up; an inn, lodging.
  4. (declension-2, figuratively) A refuge, retreat, lurking-place.

Concepts

Synonyms

Pronounced as (IPA)
[deː.wɛrˈtɪ.kʊ.ɫũː]
Etymology

From dēvertō (“to turn away, turn aside”) + -i- + -culum.

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