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brachiopod

bra·chi·o·pod
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [brey-kee-uh-pod, brak-ee-]
    • /ˈbreɪ ki əˌpɒd, ˈbræk i-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [brey-kee-uh-pod, brak-ee-]
    • /ˈbreɪ ki əˌpɒd, ˈbræk i-/

Definitions of brachiopod word

  • noun brachiopod any marine invertebrate animal of the phylum Brachiopoda, having a ciliated feeding organ (lophophore) and a shell consisting of dorsal and ventral valves 3
  • noun brachiopod any of a phylum (Brachiopoda) of marine animals with hinged upper and lower shells enclosing two armlike parts with tentacles that are used for guiding minute food particles to the mouth 3
  • noun brachiopod any mollusklike, marine animal of the phylum Brachiopoda, having a dorsal and ventral shell; a lamp shell. 1
  • adjective brachiopod Also, brachiopodous [brey-kee-op-uh-duh s, brak-ee] /ˌbreɪ kiˈɒp ə dəs, ˌbræk i/ (Show IPA). belonging or pertaining to the Brachiopoda. 1
  • noun brachiopod Any of many marine invertebrates, of the phylum Brachiopoda, that have bivalve dorsal and ventral shells with two tentacle-bearing arms that capture food. 0

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Origin of brachiopod

First appearance:

before 1830
One of the 36% newest English words
From the New Latin word Brachiopoda, dating back to 1830-40. See brachio-, -pod

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brachiopod popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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