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coracoid

Syllabification: (cor·a·coid)

Pronunciation: /ˈkôrəˌkoid/

Definition of coracoid

noun

(also coracoid process) Anatomy

a short projection from the shoulder blade in mammals, to which part of the biceps is attached.

Origin:

mid 18th century: from modern Latin coracoides, from Greek korakoeidēs 'ravenlike', from korax 'raven' (because of the resemblance to a raven's beak)