cirriped

cir·ri·ped

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sir-uh-ped]
- /ˈsɪr əˌpɛd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sir-uh-ped]
- /ˈsɪr əˌpɛd/

Definitions of cirriped word

noun cirriped any of a class (Cirripedia) of saltwater crustaceans that are attached or parasitic as adults, including the barnacles and the rhizocephalans 3
noun cirriped any crustacean of the subclass Cirripedia, chiefly comprising the barnacles, typically free-swimming in the larval stage and attached or parasitic in the adult stage, with slender, bristly appendages for gathering food. 1
adjective cirriped having legs like cirri. 1
adjective cirriped belonging or pertaining to the Cirripedia. 1
noun cirriped A crustacean of the class Cirripedia; a barnacle. 1
noun cirriped Any barnacle or similar crustacean of the infraclass Cirripedia. 0

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Origin of cirriped

First appearance:

before 1820

One of the 38% newest English words

1820-30; < New Latin Cirripedia; see cirri-, ped

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Parts of speech for Cirriped

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cirriped popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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