brittle star

brit·tle star

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [brit-l stahr]
- /ˈbrɪt l stɑr/
- /ˈbrɪt.l̩ stɑː(r)/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [brit-l stahr]
- /ˈbrɪt l stɑr/

Definitions of brittle star words

noun brittle star any echinoderm of the class Ophiuroidea, having the body composed of a central, rounded disk from which radiate long, slender, fragile arms. 1
noun brittle star type of starfish 1
noun brittle star any of various echinoderms, of the class Ophiuroidea, that resemble starfish and have long, slender arms that regenerate when snapped off. 0

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Origin of brittle star

First appearance:

before 1835

One of the 34% newest English words

First recorded in 1835-45

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Parts of speech for Brittle star

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brittle star popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 63% 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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Synonyms for brittle star

noun brittle star

sea spider — any member of the arthropod class Pycnogonida, marine invertebrates with eight long walking legs attached to a small body consisting of a cephalothorax and vestigial abdomen.

Just one Synonym for brittle star