Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh-ley-zuh]
- /kəˈleɪ zə/
- /tʃalˈɑːzə/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kuh-ley-zuh]
- /kəˈleɪ zə/
Definitions of chalaza word
- noun chalaza one of a pair of spiral threads of albumen holding the yolk of a bird's egg in position 3
- noun chalaza the basal part of a plant ovule, where the integuments and nucellus are joined 3
- noun chalaza either of the spiral bands of dense albumen extending from the yolk toward the lining membrane at each end of a bird's egg and serving to keep the yolk suspended near the center of the albumen 3
- noun chalaza the basal end of an ovule, opposite the micropyle, where the seed coats and the nucellus join 3
- noun plural chalaza Zoology. one of the two albuminous twisted cords which fasten an egg yolk to the shell membrane. 1
- noun plural chalaza Botany. the point of an ovule or seed where the integuments are united to the nucellus. 1
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Origin of chalaza
First appearance:
before 1695 One of the 49% oldest English words
1695-1705; < New Latin < Greek: hail, lump
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Parts of speech for Chalaza
noun
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verb
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preposition
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chalaza popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 52% 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.
chalaza usage trend in Literature
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