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- US Pronunciation
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- [an-thuh-fawr, -fohr]
- /ˈæn θəˌfɔr, -ˌfoʊr/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [an-thuh-fawr, -fohr]
- /ˈæn θəˌfɔr, -ˌfoʊr/
Definitions of anthophore word
- noun anthophore an elongation of the receptacle of a flower between the calyx and corolla 3
- noun anthophore an elongated stalk between the sepals and the petals of some flowers that supports the flowering parts 3
- noun anthophore a form of floral stalk, produced by the elongation of the internode between the calyx and the corolla, and bearing the corolla, stamens, and pistil. 1
- noun anthophore (botany) The stipe when developed into an internode between calyx and corolla, as in the pink family. 0
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Origin of anthophore
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
First recorded in 1830-40, anthophore is from the Greek word anthophóros flower-bearing, blooming. See antho-, -phore
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Parts of speech for Anthophore
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anthophore popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% 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.
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