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ceruminous

ce·ru·men
C c

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [si-roo-muh n]
    • /sɪˈru mən/
    • /sərˈuːmɪnəs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [si-roo-muh n]
    • /sɪˈru mən/

Definitions of ceruminous word

  • noun ceruminous earwax. 1
  • noun ceruminous Having to do with cerumen (earwax). 1

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Origin of ceruminous

First appearance:

before 1735
One of the 48% newest English words
1735-45; < New Latin, equivalent to Latin cēr(a) wax + (alb)umen albumen

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Parts of speech for Ceruminous

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

ceruminous popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 51% 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.

ceruminous usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with ceruminous

  • where are ceruminous glands found?
  • what is the function of ceruminous glands?

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