chaetognath

chae·tog·nath

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kee-tog-nath, -tuh g-]
- /ˈki tɒgˌnæθ, -təg-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kee-tog-nath, -tuh g-]
- /ˈki tɒgˌnæθ, -təg-/

Definitions of chaetognath word

noun chaetognath any small wormlike marine invertebrate of the phylum Chaetognatha, including the arrowworms, having a coelom and a ring of bristles around the mouth 3
noun chaetognath arrowworm 3
noun chaetognath any animal of the phylum Chaetognatha, comprising the arrowworms. 1
adjective chaetognath Also, chaetognathan [kee-tog-nuh-thuh n] /kiˈtɒg nə θən/ (Show IPA), chaetognathous. belonging or pertaining to the Chaetognatha. 1
noun chaetognath Any of several marine worms of the phylum Chaetognatha. 1

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Origin of chaetognath

First appearance:

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

1885-90; < New Latin Chaetognatha, neuter plural of chaetognathus; see chaeto-, -gnathous

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chaetognath popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 55% 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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