Added 10 October 2026
se
/sɛ/ noun
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about se at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- A toxic nonmetallic element related to sulfur and tellurium; occurs in several allotropic forms; a stable grey metallike allotrope conducts electricity better in the light than in the dark and is used in photocells; occurs in sulfide ores (as pyrite).
- The compass point midway between south and east; at 135 degrees.
Origin
From Mandarin 瑟 (sè).
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