cortina
Cortina (noun) means a cobweb-like ring of fine threads found around the stem of certain mushrooms. Example: “Young specimens of this mushroom show a delicate cortina connecting the cap to the stem.”
How to use cortina
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a wispy fungal veil on a mushroom, or a classic Ford car model.
Word forms
cortinas plural, Cortinas plural
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Young specimens of this mushroom show a delicate _____ connecting the cap to the stem.
Etymology
From Late Latin cortina, "curtain" — it is actually a doublet of the word "curtain" itself.
Rhymes for cortina
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What does “cortina” mean?
The word “cortina” means a cobweb-like ring of fine threads found around the stem of certain mushrooms. In plain terms, either a wispy fungal veil on a mushroom, or a classic Ford car model.
How do you use “cortina” in a sentence?
Here is “cortina” used in a sentence: “Young specimens of this mushroom show a delicate cortina connecting the cap to the stem.”
What part of speech is “cortina”?
“Cortina” is a noun.
Where does the word “cortina” come from?
The word “cortina” comes from Late Latin. From Late Latin cortina, "curtain" — it is actually a doublet of the word "curtain" itself.
How many meanings does “cortina” have?
“Cortina” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a cobweb-like ring of fine threads found around the stem of certain mushrooms.