comae Meaning & Definition
/ˈkəʊmi/
What Does Comae Mean?
As a noun, comae means plural of coma (“cometary nuclear dust cloud”).
Word Facts for Comae
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈkəʊmi// |
| Syllables | 1 |
Comae Definition (Noun)
- plural of coma (“cometary nuclear dust cloud”)
Noun
- A cloud of dust surrounding the nucleus of a comet.
- A defect characterized by diffuse, pear-shaped images that in an ideal image would appear as points.
- A tuft or bunch, such as the assemblage of branches forming the head of a tree, a cluster of bracts when empty and terminating the inflorescence of a plant, or a tuft of long hairs on certain seeds.
Synonyms of Comae
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Comae synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Comae
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Comae in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
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How to Pronounce Comae
You say comae as //ˈkəʊmi//. It has 1 syllable.