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nexus

Pronunciation:  'neksus

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WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [n]  a connected series or group
  2. [n]  the means of connection between things linked in series
 
 Synonyms: link
 
 See Also: linkage, series

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Nex"us\, n. [L.]
Connection; tie.

      Man is doubtless one by some subtile nexus . . .
      extending from the new-born infant to the superannuated
      dotard.                                  --De Quincey.

 
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