Associations to the word «Petrous»

Wiktionary

PETROUS, adjective. Resembling rock or stone in its hardness
PETROUS, adjective. Of the dense portion of the temporal bone that protects the inner ear.

Dictionary definition

PETROUS, adjective. (of bone especially the temporal bone) resembling stone in hardness.

Wise words

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