diverticle

noun — 2 senses

noun

Etymology From Latin diverticulum, deverticulum (“a bypath”), from divertere (“to turn away”).

Obsolete A turning; a byway.

the descrying of the several passages from them unto particular conclusions, and the Diverticles and blind By-paths which Sophifſry and Deceit are wont to tread1659, John Hales, “Abuses of hard Places of Scripture”, in Golden Remains of the Ever Memorable Mr. John Hales:

Anatomy, Medicine, Sciences Obsolete A diverticulum.

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