anthodia

an·tho·di·um

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [an-thoh-dee-uh m]
- /ænˈθoʊ di əm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [an-thoh-dee-uh m]
- /ænˈθoʊ di əm/

Definitions of anthodia word

noun plural anthodia a flower head or capitulum, especially the head of a composite plant. 1
noun anthodia plural of anthodium. 0

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Origin of anthodia

First appearance:

before 1855

One of the 30% newest English words

1855-60; < New Latin < Greek anthṓd(ēs) flowerlike (ánth(os) a flower + -ōdēs -ode1) + Latin -ium -ium

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Parts of speech for Anthodia

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anthodia popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 58% 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.