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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [brang-kee-uh-pod]
- /ˈbræŋ ki əˌpɒd/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [brang-kee-uh-pod]
- /ˈbræŋ ki əˌpɒd/
Definitions of branchiopod word
- noun branchiopod any crustacean of the mainly freshwater subclass Branchiopoda, having flattened limblike appendages for swimming, feeding, and respiration. The group includes the water fleas 3
- noun branchiopod any of a class (Branchiopoda) of crustaceans with many pairs of flattened, leaflike limbs, as the fairy shrimps and water fleas 3
- noun branchiopod any crustacean of the class (or subclass) Branchiopoda, having flattened, footlike appendages that bear respiratory organs. 1
- adjective branchiopod Also, branchiopodous [brang-kee-op-uh-duh s] /ˌbræŋ kiˈɒp ə dəs/ (Show IPA). belonging or pertaining to the Branchiopoda. 1
- noun branchiopod Any of the very many aquatic crustaceans of the class Branchiopoda, such as the fairy shrimps and water fleas. 0
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Origin of branchiopod
First appearance:
before 1820 One of the 38% newest English words
From the New Latin word Branchiopoda, dating back to 1820-30. See branchio-, -pod
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Parts of speech for Branchiopod
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branchiopod popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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