Amnions
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of amnion, the thin innermost membranous sac enclosing the developing embryo in reptiles, birds, and mammals.
“Comparative studies of amnions across species helped scientists understand embryonic development.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
am·ni·ons
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The MN cluster appears early and the word ends in ONS, a common ending that is easy to test
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Scores 9 points, a useful biology term built from common letters that can fit many board layouts
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