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- [am-fee-ok-suh s]
- /ˌæm fiˈɒk səs/
- /ˌamfɪˈɒksəs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [am-fee-ok-suh s]
- /ˌæm fiˈɒk səs/
Definitions of amphioxus word
- noun amphioxus cephalochordate 3
- noun plural amphioxus Zoology. lancelet. 1
- noun amphioxus A lancelet that is caught for food in parts of Asia. 1
- noun amphioxus The lancelet, particularly of the genus Branchiostoma. 0
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Origin of amphioxus
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
1830-40; < New Latin: literally, sharp at both ends < Greek amphi- amphi- + oxýs pointed
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Parts of speech for Amphioxus
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
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amphioxus popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 51% 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.
amphioxus usage trend in Literature
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- what is an amphioxus?
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