English definition of Umbo

English to English Dictionary ⇛
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z

Definition of umbo

Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of umbo is as below...

Umbo (n.) A boss, or rounded elevation, or a corresponding depression, in a palate, disk, or membrane; as, the umbo in the integument of the larvae of echinoderms or in the tympanic membrane of the ear..

Lern More About Umbo

☛ Wiki Definition of Umbo

☛ Wiki Article of Umbo

☛ Google Meaning of Umbo

☛ Google Search for Umbo

Umbo :: Umbo (n.) The boss of a shield, at or near the middle, and usually projecting, sometimes in a sharp spike..

Kirumbo :: Kirumbo (n.) A bird of Madagascar (Leptosomus discolor), the only living type of a family allied to the rollers. It has a pair of loral plumes. The male is glossy green above, with metallic reflections; the female is spotted with brown and black..

Umbos :: Umbos (pl. ) of Umb.

Bumboat :: Bumboat (n.) A clumsy boat, used for conveying provisions, fruit, etc., for sale, to vessels lying in port or off shore..

Zomboruk :: Zomboruk (n.) See Zumbooruk.

Plumbic :: Plumbic (a.) Of, pertaining to, resembling, or containing, lead; -- used specifically to designate those compounds in which it has a higher valence as contrasted with plumbous compounds; as, plumbic oxide..

Rumbowline :: Rumbowline (n.) Same as Rombowline.

Umbonate :: Umbonate (a.) Alt. of Umbonate.

Subumbrella :: Subumbonal (a.) Beneath or forward of the umbos of a bivalve shell.

Umbo :: Umbo (n.) One of the lateral prominence just above the hinge of a bivalve shell.

Gumboil :: Gumboil (n.) A small suppurting inflamed spot on the gum.

Zumbooruk :: Zumbooruk (n.) A small cannon supported by a swiveled rest on the back of a camel, whence it is fired, -- used in the East..

Bumbarge :: Bumbarge (n.) See Bumboat.

Nates :: Nates (n. pl.) The umbones of a bivalve shell.

Plumbous :: Plumbous (a.) Of, pertaining to, or containing, lead; -- used specifically to designate those compounds in which it has a lower valence as contrasted with plumbic compounds..

Gombo :: Gombo (n.) See Gumbo.

Umbones :: Umbones (pl. ) of Umb.

Gumbo :: Gumbo (n.) A soup thickened with the mucilaginous pods of the okra; okra soup.

Rumbo :: Rumbo (n.) Grog.

Caparro :: Caparro (n.) A large South American monkey (Lagothrix Humboldtii), with prehensile tail..