antherozoid

an·ther·o·zo·id

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [an-ther-uh-zoh-id, an-ther-uh-zoid]
- /ˌæn θər əˈzoʊ ɪd, ˈæn θər əˌzɔɪd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [an-ther-uh-zoh-id, an-ther-uh-zoid]
- /ˌæn θər əˈzoʊ ɪd, ˈæn θər əˌzɔɪd/

Definitions of antherozoid word

noun antherozoid one of many small male gametes produced in an antheridium 3
noun antherozoid a spermatozoid developing in the antheridium 3
noun antherozoid the motile male gamete produced in an antheridium. 1
noun antherozoid (botany) One of the mobile male reproductive bodies in the antheridia of cryptogams. 1

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Origin of antherozoid

First appearance:

before 1850

One of the 32% newest English words

First recorded in 1850-55; anther + -o- + z(o)oid

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Parts of speech for Antherozoid

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antherozoid popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 61% 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.

antherozoid usage trend in Literature

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