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- [si-roo-muh n]
- /sɪˈru mən/
- /sərˈuːmɪnəs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [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
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerTop questions with ceruminous
- where are ceruminous glands found?
- what is the function of ceruminous glands?
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