flense
pronunciation
How to pronounce flense in British English:
UK [flens]
How to pronounce flense in American English:
US [flens]
Word Origin
- flense (v.)
- also flench, 1814, from Danish flense, perhaps, with other Germanic fli- words for "cutting, splitting" (for example flint, flinders) ultimately from PIE root *(s)plei- "to splice, split." Related: Flenser; flensing.