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- [kal-i-kuh l]
- /ˈkæl ɪ kəl/
- /kˈalɪkəl/
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- [kal-i-kuh l]
- /ˈkæl ɪ kəl/
Definitions of calicle word
- abbreviation CALICLE calyculus 3
- noun calicle a cuplike depression or formation, as in corals. 1
- noun calicle Botany, Zoology. calyculus. 1
- noun calicle (zoology) any cup-shaped depression. 0
- noun calicle (botany, zoology) a calyculus. 0
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Origin of calicle
First appearance:
before 1840 One of the 33% newest English words
1840-50; < Latin caliculus small cup, equivalent to calic- (stem of calix; see calix) cup + -ulus -ule
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Parts of speech for Calicle
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
calicle popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 58% 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.
calicle usage trend in Literature
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