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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [uh-mig-dool, -dyool]
- /əˈmɪg dul, -dyul/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [uh-mig-dool, -dyool]
- /əˈmɪg dul, -dyul/
Definitions of amygdale word
- noun amygdale a vesicle in a volcanic rock, formed from a bubble of escaping gas, that has become filled with light-coloured minerals, such as quartz and calcite 3
- noun amygdale one of the mineral nodules in an amygdaloid. 1
- noun amygdale (geology) An almond-shaped inclusion in igneous rock or lava. 1
- noun amygdale Misspelling of amygdala. 0
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Origin of amygdale
First appearance:
before 1875 One of the 25% newest English words
First recorded in 1875-80; amygd(ala) + -ule
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Parts of speech for Amygdale
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
amygdale popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 73% 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.
amygdale usage trend in Literature
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