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- US Pronunciation
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- [sur-kuh s, ker-]
- /ˈsɜr kəs, ˈkɛr-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [sur-kuh s, ker-]
- /ˈsɜr kəs, ˈkɛr-/
Definitions of cerci word
- noun plural cerci one of a pair of appendages at the rear of the abdomen of certain insects and other arthropods, serving as tactile organs. 1
- noun cerci Plural form of cercus. 1
- noun cerci plural of cercus. 0
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Origin of cerci
First appearance:
before 1820 One of the 38% newest English words
1820-30; < New Latin < Greek kérkos tail
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Parts of speech for Cerci
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
cerci popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
cerci usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerTop questions with cerci
- what is a cerci?