acorn worm

a·corn worm

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ey-kawrn, ey-kern wurm]
- /ˈeɪ kɔrn, ˈeɪ kərn wɜrm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ey-kawrn, ey-kern wurm]
- /ˈeɪ kɔrn, ˈeɪ kərn wɜrm/

Definitions of acorn worm words

noun acorn worm any of various small burrowing marine animals of the genus Balanoglossus and related genera, having an elongated wormlike body with an acorn-shaped eversible proboscis at the head end: subphylum Hemichordata (hemichordates) 3
noun acorn worm any of several burrowing, often brilliantly colored hemichordates of the class Enteropneusta, usually found in intertidal sand and mud, having an acorn-shaped proboscis and collar. 1
noun acorn worm A member of a class of worms, Enteropneusta, with some chordate features. 0

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Origin of acorn worm

First appearance:

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

First recorded in 1885-90

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Parts of speech for Acorn worm

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acorn worm popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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