foramen
fo.ra.men or fo.ram.i.nous \f*-'ra--m*n\ \-'ram-*-n*\ \-'ra--m*nz\ \f*-'ram-*n-*l\ \-*-n*s\ n or fo.ram.i.na or fo.ra.mens [L foramin-, foramen, fr. forare to bore - more at BORE)] plM : a small opening, perforation, or orifice : FENESTRA - fo.ram.i.nal aj