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- [kahyl]
- /kaɪl/
- /kaɪl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kahyl]
- /kaɪl/
Definitions of chyle word
- noun chyle a milky fluid composed of lymph and emulsified fat globules, formed in the small intestine during digestion 3
- noun chyle a milky fluid composed of lymph and emulsified fats: it is formed from chyme in the small intestine, is absorbed by the lacteals, and is passed into the blood through the thoracic duct 3
- noun chyle a milky fluid containing emulsified fat and other products of digestion, formed from the chyme in the small intestine and conveyed by the lacteals and the thoracic duct to the veins. 1
- noun chyle A milky fluid consisting of fat droplets and lymph. It drains from the lacteals of the small intestine into the lymphatic system during digestion. 1
- noun chyle A digestive fluid containing fatty droplets, found in the small intestine. 0
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Origin of chyle
First appearance:
before 1535 One of the 29% oldest English words
1535-45; < Late Latin chȳlus < Greek chȳlós juice, akin to cheîn to pour, Latin fundere to pour (see fuse2), English gut
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Parts of speech for Chyle
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chyle popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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