comae

/kɒmi, ˈkoʊmeɪ, ˈkoʊmi/

Definitions

1. noun

a long tail of gas and dust ejected from the nucleus of a comet, especially one that is bright and visible

“The astronomer studied the bright comae surrounding the approaching comet.”

2. noun

a bundle of nerve fibers in the brain

“The neuroscientist examined the comae to understand their role in human consciousness.”

Synonyms

  • filaments
  • plumes
  • tails

Antonyms

  • cores