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- [kloh-ey-kuh]
- /kloʊˈeɪ kə/
- /klˈəʊkəl/
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- [kloh-ey-kuh]
- /kloʊˈeɪ kə/
Definitions of cloacal word
- noun plural cloacal 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 cloacal a sewer, especially an ancient sewer. 1
- noun cloacal Of or pertaining to the cloaca or the sewer. 1
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Origin of cloacal
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 Cloacal
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
cloacal 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
cloacal usage trend in Literature
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- what is cloacal exstrophy?
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