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Annulus

7 lettersnounrare

Updated June 2026

Definition

A ring-shaped or doughnut-shaped region, figure, or object, particularly as used in mathematics and anatomy.

The mathematician described the region between the two concentric circles as an annulus.

Pronunciation

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an·nu·lus

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Wordle

Double N and ends in US, vowels A and U, unusual Latin-style ending

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Scrabble

Two Ns and a double-S plural (annuluses), moderate value, the US ending limits direct hooks

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