ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Vagus

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈveɪ.ɡəs/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Vagus is a noun meaning (Roman Catholicism) A homeless person or vagrant.

Meaning

(Roman Catholicism) A homeless person or vagrant.

More Meanings

  1. (neuroanatomy) Ellipsis of vagus nerve.

Example Sentences

Though not referred in the Code as a domicile of origin, a child's place of origin is fixed by the place where his father had his domicile or, in defect of domicile, his quasi-domicile when the child was born, or where the mother had hers if the child was illegitimate or posthumous; if the parents were vagi it is the place where the child was born; if the child was a foundling the place where it was discovered.

Word Forms

Synonyms for vagus

Depending on context, synonyms include pneumogastric.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include pneumogastric, vagabondizer, landlouper, vagrant, casual, vagabone.

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