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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 amygdule word
- noun amygdule a small gas pocket, usually found in volcanic rock, partly or completely filled with a mineral, esp. a zeolite, calcite, or quartz 3
- noun amygdule one of the mineral nodules in an amygdaloid. 1
- noun amygdule (geology) A rounded mass of secondary mineral found in volcanic rock. 1
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Origin of amygdule
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 Amygdule
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
amygdule 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 52% 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.
amygdule usage trend in Literature
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