plexus
Plexus (noun) means a network of interlacing nerves or blood vessels in the body. Example: “A blow to the solar plexus can knock the wind out of you.”
How to use plexus
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA tangled network of connected parts — used both anatomically and more broadly.
Word forms
plexuses plural, plexus plural, plexi plural
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A blow to the solar _____ can knock the wind out of you.
Etymology
Borrowed directly from Latin plexus ("a twining, braid, network").
Synonyms
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Rhymes for plexus
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What does “plexus” mean?
The word “plexus” means a network of interlacing nerves or blood vessels in the body. In plain terms, a tangled network of connected parts — used both anatomically and more broadly.
How do you pronounce “plexus”?
“Plexus” is pronounced PLEHK-suhs (/ˈplɛk.səs/ in IPA).
How do you use “plexus” in a sentence?
Here is “plexus” used in a sentence: “A blow to the solar plexus can knock the wind out of you.”
What is another word for “plexus”?
Words with a similar meaning to “plexus” include rete.
What part of speech is “plexus”?
“Plexus” is a noun.
Where does the word “plexus” come from?
The word “plexus” comes from Latin. Borrowed directly from Latin plexus ("a twining, braid, network").
How many meanings does “plexus” have?
“Plexus” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a network of interlacing nerves or blood vessels in the body.