anthodium

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 anthodium word

noun anthodium the flower head or bracts of a composite plant, as in daisies or asters 3
noun plural anthodium a flower head or capitulum, especially the head of a composite plant. 1
noun anthodium (botany) The inflorescence of a compound flower in which many florets are gathered into an involucrate head. 0

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Origin of anthodium

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 Anthodium

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anthodium 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 54% 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.

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