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taenia

Taenia (noun) means a ribbon worn in the hair in ancient Greece.

noun
1
A ribbon worn in the hair in ancient Greece.
2
A band between the frieze and architrave in the Doric order.
3
Any of several ribbon-like bands of tissue.
4
Any species of the genus Taenia of tapeworms.
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Etymology

From Latin taenia, from Ancient Greek ταινία (tainía, “ribbon, tape”).

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What is the meaning of taenia?

"taenia" (noun) means a ribbon worn in the hair in ancient Greece.

What are the different meanings of taenia?

"taenia" has 3 main meanings: 1. A ribbon worn in the hair in ancient Greece; 2. A band between the frieze and architrave in the Doric order; 3. Any of several ribbon-like bands of tissue.

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