amniote

am·ni·ote

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [am-nee-oht]
- /ˈæm niˌoʊt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [am-nee-oht]
- /ˈæm niˌoʊt/

Definitions of amniote word

noun amniote any vertebrate animal, such as a reptile, bird, or mammal, that possesses an amnion, chorion, and allantois during embryonic development 3
noun amniote any vertebrate of the group Amniota, comprising the reptiles, birds, and mammals, characterized by having an amnion during the embryonic stage. 1
noun amniote An animal whose embryo develops in an amnion and chorion and has an allantois; a mammal, bird, or reptile. 1
noun amniote (biology) Any of the Amniota group of vertebrates having an amnion during the development of the embryo; mammals, birds and reptiles. 0

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Parts of speech for Amniote

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amniote popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 53% 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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