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branchiostegal

bran·chi·os·te·gal
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [brang-kee-os-ti-guh l]
    • /ˌbræŋ kiˈɒs tɪ gəl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [brang-kee-os-ti-guh l]
    • /ˌbræŋ kiˈɒs tɪ gəl/

Definitions of branchiostegal word

  • adjective branchiostegal of or relating to the operculum covering the gill slits of fish 3
  • noun branchiostegal Also called branchiostegal ray. one of the long, curved bones just below the operculum, supporting the gill membranes. 1
  • adjective branchiostegal of or relating to the branchiostegals. 1
  • noun branchiostegal A branchiostegal ray. 0
  • adjective branchiostegal (zoology) Of or pertaining to the operculum that covers the gill slits of fish. 0
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Origin of branchiostegal

First appearance:

before 1740
One of the 48% newest English words
First recorded in 1740-50; branchio- + steg(o)- + -al1

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branchiostegal 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.
According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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