phosphène

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French

Etymology

From Ancient Greek φῶς (phôs, light) + φαίνω (phaínō, to appear, shine).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /fɔs.fɛn/
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Noun

phosphène m (plural phosphènes)

  1. phosphene

Descendants

  • Dutch: fosfeen
  • English: phosphene

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