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- US Pronunciation
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- [kal-key-nee-uh s]
- /kælˈkeɪ ni əs/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kal-key-nee-uh s]
- /kælˈkeɪ ni əs/
Definitions of calcanean word
- noun plural calcanean Anatomy. the largest tarsal bone, forming the prominence of the heel. 1
- noun plural calcanean Zoology. the corresponding bone in other vertebrates. 1
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Origin of calcanean
First appearance:
before 1920 One of the 12% newest English words
1920-25; < Late Latin: heel, noun use of calcāneus of the heel; see calcaneum
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Parts of speech for Calcanean
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calcanean popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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