Nouns Ending With MUS
Here's the list of all the 63 Nouns Ending With MUS in the English Language.
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| primus | 1. the presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church of Scotland More Definitions → |
| thymus | 1. a ductless glandular organ at the base of the neck that produces lymphocytes and aids in producing immunity; atrophies with age More Definitions → |
| hypothalamus | 1. a basal part of the diencephalon governing autonomic nervous system More Definitions → |
| isthmus | 1. a relatively narrow strip of land (with water on both sides) connecting two larger land areas 2. a cord-like tissue connecting two larger parts of an anatomical structure More Definitions → |
| litmus | 1. a coloring material (obtained from lichens) that turns red in acid solutions and blue in alkaline solutions; used as a very rough acid-base indicator More Definitions → |
| hippopotamus | 1. massive thick-skinned herbivorous animal living in or around rivers of tropical Africa More Definitions → |
| thalamus | 1. large egg-shaped structures of grey matter that form the dorsal subdivision of the diencephalon More Definitions → |
| hummus | 1. a thick spread made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and garlic; used especially as a dip for pita; originated in the Middle East More Definitions → |
| animus | 1. a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility More Definitions → |
| mandamus | 1. an extraordinary writ commanding an official to perform a ministerial act that the law recognizes as an absolute duty and not a matter for the official's discretion; used only when all other judicial remedies fail More Definitions → |
| humus | 1. partially decomposed organic matter; the organic component of soil 2. a thick spread made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and garlic; used especially as a dip for pita; originated in the Middle East More Definitions → |
| strabismus | 1. abnormal alignment of one or both eyes More Definitions → |
| nystagmus | 1. involuntary movements of the eyeballs; its presence or absence is used to diagnose a variety of neurological and visual disorders More Definitions → |
| calamus | 1. any tropical Asian palm of the genus Calamus; light tough stems are a source of rattan canes 2. the aromatic root of the sweet flag used medicinally More Definitions → |
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