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rima - What does it mean?

Definition of 'rima'

English

Noun

(rimae)
  • (anatomy) A cleft or gap between two symmetrical parts, particularly between the vocal folds.
  • (astronomy) A crack or fissure on a lunar or planetary surface; a rille.
  • * 2006 , What's Up 2006: 365 Days of Skywatching [http://books.google.com/books?id=tLUFJ53HG8sC], page 128:
  • Look for three prominent interior craters, as well as an ancient rima falling near the shadow's edge.

    Derived terms

    * rima glottidis * rima vestibuli

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