astrangia

As·tran·gi·a

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uh-streyn-jee-uh]
- /əˈstreɪn dʒi ə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uh-streyn-jee-uh]
- /əˈstreɪn dʒi ə/

Definition of astrangia word

noun astrangia a genus of corals forming small, encrusting colonies, found in shallow waters off both coasts of the U.S. 1

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Origin of astrangia

First appearance:

before 1848

One of the 33% newest English words

1848; < New Latin < Greek ástr(on) star + angeî(on) vessel + -a -a2

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Parts of speech for Astrangia

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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.

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