cercus

cer·cus

C c

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [sur-kuh s, ker-]
- /ˈsɜr kəs, ˈkɛr-/
- /sˈɜːkəs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sur-kuh s, ker-]
- /ˈsɜr kəs, ˈkɛr-/

Definitions of cercus word

noun cercus one of a pair of sensory appendages at the tip of the abdomen of some insects and other arthropods 3
noun cercus either of a pair of usually jointed, feelerlike appendages at the hind end of the abdomen of many insects 3
noun plural cercus one of a pair of appendages at the rear of the abdomen of certain insects and other arthropods, serving as tactile organs. 1
noun cercus A small appendage at the end of the abdomen of some insects and other arthropods, occurring in pairs. 1
noun cercus certain hair-like sensory structures on some types of insects. 0

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Origin of cercus

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 Cercus

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cercus 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.

According to our data about 73% 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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