coenosarc

coe·no·sarc

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [see-nuh-sahrk, sen-uh-]
- /ˈsi nəˌsɑrk, ˈsɛn ə-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [see-nuh-sahrk, sen-uh-]
- /ˈsi nəˌsɑrk, ˈsɛn ə-/

Definitions of coenosarc word

noun coenosarc a system of protoplasmic branches connecting the polyps of colonial organisms such as corals 3
noun coenosarc the fleshy portion of the stalks and stolons of hydroids, that secretes the perisarc 3
noun coenosarc the tubular tissue connecting the polyps of a hydroid colony. 1
noun coenosarc (zoology) Living body held in common by many organisms included in a composite zoophyte, by which they are in connection with each‐other. 1
noun coenosarc (zoology) Living body held in common by many organisms included in a composite zoophyte, by which they are in connection with each‐other. 0

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Origin of coenosarc

First appearance:

before 1840

One of the 33% newest English words

1840-50; coeno- + Greek sark-, stem of sárx flesh

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Parts of speech for Coenosarc

noun

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preposition

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exclamation

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coenosarc popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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