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- [ad-n-oid]
- /ˈæd nˌɔɪd/
- /ˈædɪnɔɪd/
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- [ad-n-oid]
- /ˈæd nˌɔɪd/
Definitions of adenoid word
- adjective adenoid of or resembling a gland 3
- adjective adenoid of or relating to lymphoid tissue, as that found in the lymph nodes, spleen, tonsils, etc 3
- adjective adenoid of or relating to the adenoids 3
- adjective adenoid glandlike or glandular 3
- adjective adenoid of or like lymphoid tissue 3
- noun adenoid Usually, adenoids. an enlarged mass of lymphoid tissue in the upper pharynx, often obstructing breathing through the nasal passages. 1
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Origin of adenoid
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
From the Greek word adenoeidḗs, dating back to 1830-40. See aden-, -oid
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Parts of speech for Adenoid
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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adenoid popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for adenoid
noun adenoid
- snout — the part of an animal's head projecting forward and containing the nose and jaws; muzzle.
- beak — A bird's beak is the hard curved or pointed part of its mouth.
- muzzle — the mouth, or end for discharge, of the barrel of a gun, pistol, etc.
- snoot — Slang. the nose.
- proboscis — the trunk of an elephant.
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