Masculine
nucleus
Meaning
- (declension-2, literally, masculine) (small) nut
- (declension-2, masculine) kernel
- (declension-2, figuratively, masculine) core
- (declension-2, masculine) nucleus
Concepts
Synonyms
nucleus cellulae
Translations
Pronounced as (IPA)
[ˈnʊ.kɫe.ʊs]
Etymology
A diminutive of nux (“nut”), with an irregular change of gender from feminine to masculine.
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