areole

ar·e·ole

A a

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [air-ee-ohl]
- /ˈɛər iˌoʊl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [air-ee-ohl]
- /ˈɛər iˌoʊl/

Definitions of areole word

noun areole a space outlined on a surface, such as an area between veins on a leaf or on an insect's wing 3
noun areole a sunken area on a cactus from which spines, hairs, etc, arise 3
abbreviation AREOLE areola 3
noun areole an areola. 1
noun areole An areola, especially a small area bearing spines or hairs on a cactus. 1
noun areole (botany) The smallest enclosures created by the veins of a leaf. 0

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Origin of areole

First appearance:

before 1855

One of the 30% newest English words

1855-60; < French aréole < Latin āreola a small open space. See areola

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Parts of speech for Areole

noun

adjective

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adverb

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preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Areole

areole popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% 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.

areole usage trend in Literature

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