clavicorn

clav·i·corn

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [klav-i-kawrn]
- /ˈklæv ɪˌkɔrn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [klav-i-kawrn]
- /ˈklæv ɪˌkɔrn/

Definitions of clavicorn word

noun clavicorn any beetle of the group Clavicornia, including the ladybirds, characterized by club-shaped antennae 3
adjective clavicorn of, relating to, or belonging to the Clavicornia 3
adjective clavicorn of a large group of related beetle families with club-shaped antennae 3
adjective clavicorn having club-shaped antennae, as many beetles of the group Clavicornia. 1
adjective clavicorn belonging or pertaining to the group Clavicornia. 1
noun clavicorn a clavicorn beetle. 1

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Origin of clavicorn

First appearance:

before 1830

One of the 36% newest English words

1830-40; < New Latin clavicornis, equivalent to Late Latin clāv(a) club + -i- -i- + -cornis, combining form of cornū horn

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clavicorn popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 58% 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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