urine
|u-rine|
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/ˈjʊrɪn/
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/ˈjʊərɪn/
liquid waste
Etymology
Etymology Information
'urine' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'urina', where 'urin-' meant 'urine'.
Historical Evolution
'urina' transformed into the Old French word 'urine', and eventually became the modern English word 'urine' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'liquid waste from the body', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a liquid by-product of metabolism in humans and many animals, excreted by the kidneys and stored in the bladder before being expelled from the body.
The doctor asked for a urine sample to check for infections.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/27 05:29