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Umbo
Meaning
Noun
●
The
boss
of a
shield
, at or
near
the
middle
and usually
projecting
, sometimes in
a sharp
spike.
●
In Anatomy & Biology:
A
boss
, or
rounded
elevation
, or a
corresponding
depression
, in a
palate
,
disk
, or membrane.
An inward
projection
of the
tympanic membrane
of the ear.
●
In Biology & Zoology:
A
boss
, or
rounded
elevation
, or a
corresponding
depression
, in a
palate
,
disk
, or membrane.
One of the
lateral
prominences
just above the
hinge
of a
bivalve
shell.
●
In Biology & Mycology:
A
boss
, or
rounded
elevation
, or a
corresponding
depression
, in a
palate
,
disk
, or membrane.
A
bump
or
protrusion
on the
cap
of a
mushroom
or toadstool.
Sourced from
Wiktionary
Rhymes
Umbo
Dumbo
Gumbo
Jumbo
Rumbo
Bumbo
Trumbo
Colombo
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