Definition of

Node

(noun, shape) a connecting point at which several lines come together
(noun, shape) any thickened enlargement
(noun, plant) (botany) the small swelling that is the part of a plant stem from which one or more leaves emerge
(noun, location) (physics) the point of minimum displacement in a periodic system
(noun, location) (astronomy) a point where an orbit crosses a plane
(noun, body) the source of lymph and lymphocytes
(noun, body) any bulge or swelling of an anatomical structure or part
(noun, artifact) (computer science) any computer that is hooked up to a computer network

via WordNet, Princeton University

Synonyms of Node

Hyponyms: ascending node, axillary node, bubo, descending node, nodule, peter's gland, peyer's patch

Hypernyms: celestial point, computer, computing device, computing machine, connection, connexion, convex shape, convexity, data processor, electronic computer, enation, information processing system, link, lymphatic tissue, lymphoid tissue, plant process, point, solid body substance

1572, "a knot or complication," from L. nodus "knot." Originally borrowed c.1400 in L. form, meaning "lump in the flesh." Meaning "point of intersection" (originally of planetary orbits with the ecliptic) first recorded 1665.

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