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Arcus

Noun - General Sense:

1. A curved or semi-circular shape or formation.

Example sentence: The rainbow formed a beautiful arcus in the sky.

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Noun - Anatomy:

2. A bow-like structure, particularly referring to the lower part of the human eye where the cornea meets the sclera.

Example sentence: The doctor noticed a thin arcus in the patient's eyes.

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Noun - Meteorology:

3. A weather phenomenon characterized by a band of cloud or precipitation that has a curved shape.

Example sentence: The approaching storm brought a dark arcus over the horizon.

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Noun - Astronomy:

4. A ring-shaped structure in space, often observed around certain celestial bodies.

Example sentence: The planet's rings consisted of an outer arcus made of dust particles.

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Adjective:

5. Used to describe something relating to or resembling an arc.

Example sentence: The arcus design on the building's facade gave it a unique and modern look.

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