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aculei

a·cu·le·us
A a

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh-kyoo-lee-uh s]
    • /əˈkyu li əs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh-kyoo-lee-uh s]
    • /əˈkyu li əs/

Definitions of aculei word

  • noun plural aculei Also, acus. the modified ovipositor or sting of certain hymenopterous insects. 1
  • noun plural aculei prickle (def 2). 1

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Origin of aculei

First appearance:

before 1820
One of the 38% newest English words
1820-30; < Latin: sting, barb, equivalent to acu(s) needle + -leus noun suffix

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Parts of speech for Aculei

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

aculei popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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