Phren
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Phren is a noun meaning (philosophy, historical) The brain or mind.
Meaning
(philosophy, historical) The brain or mind.
More Meanings
- (obsolete, anatomy) The diaphragm.
Example Sentences
Some ancient Greeks, including Aristotle, believed that the phren was located in the heart rather than the cranium.
Word Forms
- phrenes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include phrenism, nous, brain, psyche, mind, skull.
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