trapezius noun. [trǝ'pi:zɪǝs] Pl. -zii [-zɪʌɪ]. E18.
[mod. Latin formed as TRAPEZIUM.]
Anatomy. Either of a pair of large flat triangular muscles which together form the figure of a trapezium, extending over the back of the neck and adjacent parts. Also trapezius muscle.

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