clitella

cli·tel·lum

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [klahy-tel-uh m]
- /klaɪˈtɛl əm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [klahy-tel-uh m]
- /klaɪˈtɛl əm/

Definition of clitella word

noun plural clitella a ring or saddle-shaped region of glandular tissue in the body wall of certain annelids, as earthworms and some leeches, that after copulation secretes a cocoon in which the eggs and sperm are deposited for fertilization and development. 1

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Origin of clitella

First appearance:

before 1830

One of the 36% newest English words

1830-40; < New Latin, neuter noun based on Latin clītellae packsaddle

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A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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