auriscope

au·ri·scope

A a

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [awr-uh-skohp]
- /ˈɔr əˌskoʊp/
- /ˈɔːrɪskˌəʊp/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [awr-uh-skohp]
- /ˈɔr əˌskoʊp/

Definitions of auriscope word

noun auriscope a medical instrument for examining the external ear 3
noun auriscope otoscope. 1
noun auriscope An instrument for examining the condition of the ear. 1

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Origin of auriscope

First appearance:

before 1850

One of the 32% newest English words

First recorded in 1850-55; auri-2 + -scope

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Parts of speech for Auriscope

noun

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auriscope popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

auriscope usage trend in Literature

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