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tympanum

/ˈtɪmpənəm/ · 8 letters · 7 distinct letters

  1. noun

    the main cavity of the ear; between the eardrum and the inner ear

  2. noun

    the membrane in the ear that vibrates to sound

  3. noun

    a large hemispherical brass or copper percussion instrument with a drumhead that can be tuned by adjusting the tension on it

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