Herniae
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of hernia, referring to conditions in which an internal organ or tissue pushes through a weakness in the surrounding muscle or connective tissue wall.
“Inguinal herniae are among the most commonly repaired conditions encountered in general surgery.”
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her·ni·ae
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The unusual AE ending makes this a rare Wordle pattern. The word is heavy in vowels: E, I, A, E
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Contains four vowels making rack balance tricky. Scores around 10 points if you can place all seven tiles
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