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thenar

Pronunciation: /ˈθiːnə/

The English word “thenar” has 3 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. The palm of the hand or sole of the foot.
  2. The ball of the thumb, or the muscle controlling it.

adjective

  1. Relating to the palm of the hand or the sole of the foot.

Etymology

From Ancient Greek θέναρ (thénar).

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