word
thorax
THOR-aks
ˈθɔːræksListen
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Syllable breakdown
thorax
Dictionary meaning
The middle section of an insect's body, between the head and abdomen, to which the legs and wings are attached.
History and origin
Greek — 'thorax' (breastplate, chest).
Common mispronunciations
THOR-aksthoh-RAKS
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