barbicel

bar·bi·cel

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bahr-buh-sel]
- /ˈbɑr bəˌsɛl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bahr-buh-sel]
- /ˈbɑr bəˌsɛl/

Definitions of barbicel word

noun barbicel any of the minute hooks on the barbules of feathers that interlock with those of adjacent barbules 3
noun barbicel any of the tiny, hairlike extensions growing from the barbules of a feather, that hook the barbules together 3
noun barbicel one of the minute processes fringing the barbules of certain feathers. 1
noun barbicel Any of the minute hooked filaments that interlock the barbules of a bird’s feathers. 1
noun barbicel Any of the hooks on the barbules of a feather that interlock adjacent barbs. 0

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Origin of barbicel

First appearance:

before 1865

One of the 28% newest English words

1865-70; < New Latin barbicella, equivalent to Latin barbi- (combining form of barba beard) + -cella diminutive suffix

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Parts of speech for Barbicel

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barbicel popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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