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nates Meaning & Definition

/ˈneɪtiːz/

What Does Nates Mean?

Nates is used as a noun meaning The two anterior of the four lobes on the dorsal side of the midbrain of most mammals; the anterior optic lobes. It is also used to mean The buttocks.

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Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation/ˈneɪtiːz/
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Nates Definition (Noun)

  1. The two anterior of the four lobes on the dorsal side of the midbrain of most mammals; the anterior optic lobes.
  2. The buttocks.
  3. The umbones of a bivalve shell.

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Word Forms & Grammar

nates pl (plural only)

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Origin of Nates

From Latin natēs, plural of natis.

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