Definitions for fenestra

fenestra fe·nes·tra

Spelling: [fi-nes-truh]
IPA: /fɪˈnɛs trə/

Fenestra is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 354 anagrams from letters in fenestra (aeefnrst).

Definitions for fenestra

noun

  1. Anatomy, Zoology. a small opening or perforation, as in a bone, especially between the middle and inner ear.
  2. Entomology. a transparent spot in an otherwise opaque surface, as in the wings of certain butterflies and moths.
  3. Architecture. a windowlike opening.

Origin of fenestra

1820-30; New Latin, special use of Latin fenestra window, hole (in a wall)

Examples for fenestra

Then fenestra must have done something which made the others angry.

“fenestra has been very nervous since I came here,” Mrs. Weems contributed.

Knowing that it came from the fenestra house, she used it as a beacon to guide her.

No, Lou, we should have guessed long ago that fenestra is an ex-sailor.

fenestra answered it, and when he came back into the kitchen he was in a dreadful temper.

We tend to suspect fenestra of evil doing because we dislike him so heartily.

Mr. fenestra had it taken out because the ringing of the bell made him jumpy.

The upper of the two, or fenestra ovalis, contains the base of a bone, known in the Sauropsida and Amphibia as the columella.

“fenestra always keeps the cave padlocked,” revealed Tillie.

“Well, thank you kindly,” Mr. fenestra said, tipping his hat.

Word Value for fenestra
Scrable

11

Words with friends

12

Similar words for fenestra
Word of the day