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Definition of "ensis" [ensis]

  • A genus of bivalve mollusks consisting of razor clams. (noun)

Gnu Collaboartive International Dictionary of English: licensed under The Code Project Open License (CPOL)

Use "ensis" in a sentence
  • "The specific label jamaicensis is named for Jamaica, the country, and from the Latin ensis (which means belonging to a place)."
  • "Ter, quater, atque iterum cito vorpalissimus ensis"
  • "'Tis the common humour of them all, to contemn death, to wish for death, to confront death in this case, Quippe queis nec fera, nec ignis, neque praecipitium, nec fretum, nec ensis, neque laqueus gravia videntur; 'Tis their desire (saith Tyrius) to die."
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