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- [sil-ee-uh]
- /ˈsɪl i ə/
- /ˈsɪlɪə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sil-ee-uh]
- /ˈsɪl i ə/
Definitions of cilia word
- noun plural cilia the eyelashes 3
- noun plural cilia small hairlike processes extending from certain plant cells and forming a fringe, as on the edges of some leaves 3
- noun plural cilia short, hairlike outgrowths of certain cells, usually capable of rhythmic beating that can produce locomotion and feeding currents, as in protozoans or small worms, or the movement of fluids, as in the ducts of higher forms 3
- noun cilia Irregular Plural form of cilium. 1
- noun cilia plural of cilium. 0
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Origin of cilia
First appearance:
before 1705 One of the 50% oldest English words
1705-15; New Latin, plural of cilium eyelash, Latin: upper eyelid, perhaps a back formation from supercilium eyebrow; see supercilium
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Parts of speech for Cilia
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cilia popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
cilia usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for cilia
noun cilia
- grain — granularity
- thread — a fine cord of flax, cotton, or other fibrous material spun out to considerable length, especially when composed of two or more filaments twisted together.
- cord — Cord is strong, thick string.
- web — something formed by or as if by weaving or interweaving.
- grit — abrasive particles or granules, as of sand or other small, coarse impurities found in the air, food, water, etc.
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