"brainbow" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: brainbows [plural]
Etymology: Blend of brain + rainbow. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|brain|rainbow}} Blend of brain + rainbow Head templates: {{en-noun}} brainbow (plural brainbows)
  1. A graphical representation of parts of the brain in which neighbouring neurons are variously coloured with fluorescent dyes. Derived forms: UFObow
    Sense id: en-brainbow-en-noun-5RqzuqLy Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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