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culmen

Culmen (noun) means Top; summit.

noun
1
Top; summit.
2
The dorsal ridge of a bird's bill.
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Etymology

Borrowed from Latin culmen (“apex, acme”).

Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of culmen?

"culmen" (noun) means top; summit.

What are the different meanings of culmen?

"culmen" has 2 main meanings: 1. Top; summit; 2. The dorsal ridge of a bird's bill.

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