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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

claustrum

/klɔːˈstrʊm/ noun · British & US
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What does claustrum mean?

noun

A small, walled enclosure, especially one attached to a monastery or other large building. A part of the brain thought to be involved in the processing of sensory information.

Example

"The monks lived in a small claustrum attached to the monastery."

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