X Nervus

1. (anatomy) A sinew, tendon, nerve, muscle.
2. A cord, string or wire; string of a musical instrument; bow, bowstring; cords or wires by which a puppet is moved.
3. The leather with which shields were covered.
4. A thong with which a person was bound; fetter; prison.
5. (of plants) A fiber or fibre.
6. (figuratively) Vigor, force, power, strength, energy, nerve