"lacune" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ləˈk(j)uːn/ [UK, US] Forms: lacunes [plural]
Etymology: From French lacune. Doublet of lacuna and lagoon. Etymology templates: {{der|en|fr|lacune}} French lacune, {{doublet|en|lacuna|lagoon}} Doublet of lacuna and lagoon Head templates: {{en-noun}} lacune (plural lacunes)
  1. A lacunar stroke or infarct.
    Sense id: en-lacune-en-noun-UA-DjwfP
  2. A lacuna.
    Sense id: en-lacune-en-noun--wJ~lumG Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 10 90

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