sacs
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/sæks/
(sac)
bag-like structure
Etymology
Etymology Information
'sac' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'saccus', where 'saccus' meant 'bag'.
Historical Evolution
'saccus' transformed into the Old French word 'sac', and eventually became the modern English word 'sac'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'bag', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a plural form of 'sac', which refers to a pouch or cavity in an organism, often containing fluid or air.
The lungs contain tiny air sacs called alveoli.
Synonyms
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