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- [bon-it-hed]
- /ˈbɒn ɪtˌhɛd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bon-it-hed]
- /ˈbɒn ɪtˌhɛd/
Definitions of bonnethead word
- noun bonnethead a hammerhead shark, Sphyrna tiburo, found in shallow waters from Brazil to Massachusetts, having a spade-shaped head. 1
- noun bonnethead A form of hammerhead shark, Sphyrna tiburo. 0
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Origin of bonnethead
First appearance:
before 1875 One of the 25% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1875-80; bonnet + head
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Parts of speech for Bonnethead
noun
adjective
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adverb
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
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bonnethead popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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