Meaning of cuneus in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈkjuːniəs/

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1. Noun

   cuneus

   Etymology

   mid 19th century; earliest use found in Proceedings of the Royal Society of London. From German Cuneus from classical Latin cuneus wedge

   Definitions

   1. any shape that is triangular in cross section