villus
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Contents |
English [edit]
Etymology [edit]
Latin loanword.
Pronunciation [edit]
- Rhymes: -ɪləs
Noun [edit]
villus (plural villi)
- (biology) a small projection from a mucous membrane, particularly those found in the intestines
Translations [edit]
small projection from a mucous membrane
Related terms [edit]
Latin [edit]
Etymology [edit]
Dialectical variant of vellus (“fleece”)
Noun [edit]
villus
Inflection [edit]
| Number | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | villus | villī |
| genitive | villī | villōrum |
| dative | villō | villīs |
| accusative | villum | villōs |
| ablative | villō | villīs |
| vocative | ville | villī |
