cloacae

clo·a·ca

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kloh-ey-kuh]
- /kloʊˈeɪ kə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kloh-ey-kuh]
- /kloʊˈeɪ kə/

Definitions of cloacae word

noun plural cloacae Zoology. the common cavity into which the intestinal, urinary, and generative canals open in birds, reptiles, amphibians, many fishes, and certain mammals. a similar cavity in invertebrates. 1
noun plural cloacae a sewer, especially an ancient sewer. 1
noun cloacae Plural form of cloaca. 1
noun cloacae plural of cloaca. 0

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Origin of cloacae

First appearance:

before 1650

One of the 45% oldest English words

1650-60; < Latin clo(u)āca, cluāca sewer, drain; probably akin to Greek klýzein to wash, wash away

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Parts of speech for Cloacae

noun

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adverb

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preposition

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determiner

exclamation

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cloacae popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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Synonyms for cloacae

noun cloacae

pipe — a large cask, of varying capacity, especially for wine or oil.
duct — any tube, canal, pipe, or conduit by which a fluid, air, or other substance is conducted or conveyed.
sewer — a former household officer or head servant in charge of the service of the table.
ditch — a long, narrow excavation made in the ground by digging, as for draining or irrigating land; trench.
culvert — A culvert is a water pipe or sewer that crosses under a road or railway.

All 19 Synonyms of cloacae