Foveae
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of fovea, referring to the small central pits in the retina of the eye where visual acuity is sharpest.
“The ophthalmologist examined both foveae carefully for early signs of macular degeneration.”
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fo·ve·ae
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Three vowels including a Latin AE ending, F and V are both uncommon letters, making this distinctive
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Worth 12 points, the V scores well and the AE ending is a rare but valid Latin plural
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