Transcription
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- [kok-lee-uh, koh-klee-uh]
- /ˈkɒk li ə, ˈkoʊ kli ə/
- /ˈkɒk.li.ə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kok-lee-uh, koh-klee-uh]
- /ˈkɒk li ə, ˈkoʊ kli ə/
Definitions of cochlea word
- countable noun cochlea The cochlea is the spiral-shaped part of the inner ear. 3
- noun cochlea the spiral tube, shaped like a snail's shell, that forms part of the internal ear, converting sound vibrations into nerve impulses 3
- noun cochlea the spiral-shaped part of the inner ear, containing the cochlear nerve endings 3
- noun plural cochlea a spiral-shaped cavity forming a division of the internal ear in humans and in most other mammals. 1
- noun cochlea The spiral cavity of the inner ear containing the organ of Corti, which produces nerve impulses in response to sound vibrations. 1
- noun cochlea part of the inner ear 1
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Origin of cochlea
First appearance:
before 1530 One of the 29% oldest English words
1530-40; < Latin < Greek kochlíās snail (with spiral shell), screw, probably akin to kónchē conch
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Parts of speech for Cochlea
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pronoun
preposition
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cochlea popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% 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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