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- [kok-siks]
- /ˈkɒk sɪks/
- /kɒkˈsaɪ.dʒi.əl/
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- [kok-siks]
- /ˈkɒk sɪks/
Definitions of coccygeal word
- noun plural coccygeal a small triangular bone forming the lower extremity of the spinal column in humans, consisting of four ankylosed rudimentary vertebrae. 1
- noun plural coccygeal a corresponding part in certain animals. 1
- noun coccygeal Relating to the coccyx. 1
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Origin of coccygeal
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
1605-15; < New Latin < Greek kókkyx cuckoo, from its resemblance to a cuckoo's beak
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Parts of speech for Coccygeal
noun
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determiner
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coccygeal popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% 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.
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