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θάλαμος — meaning in English

thalamos

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English meaning

  • box noun A rigid container, typically rectangular, with a lid or flaps, used to hold or transport things.
  • chamber noun A room, especially a formal or private one, such as in a palace, court, or legislative building.
  • thalamus noun Either of two large, ovoid structures of grey matter within the forebrain that relay sensory impulses to the cerebral cortex.

Senses

θάλαμος is used for these senses in English:

  • box A small rectangular shelter.
  • chamber A room or set of rooms, particularly:
  • chamber Any enclosed space occupying or similar to a room.
  • thalamus (neuroanatomy) Either of two large, ovoid structures of grey matter within the forebrain that relay sensory impulses to the cerebral cortex.

box — full definition

  1. noun A rigid container, typically rectangular, with a lid or flaps, used to hold or transport things.
  2. verb To put something into a box or boxes.
  3. verb To fight an opponent using the fists, typically wearing padded gloves, as a sport.

chamber — full definition

  1. noun A room, especially a formal or private one, such as in a palace, court, or legislative building.
  2. noun An enclosed space or cavity, such as in a gun or a piece of machinery.
  3. verb To load a round of ammunition into the firing position of a gun.

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