collophore

col·lo·phore

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kol-uh-fawr, -fohr]
- /ˈkɒl əˌfɔr, -ˌfoʊr/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kol-uh-fawr, -fohr]
- /ˈkɒl əˌfɔr, -ˌfoʊr/

Definitions of collophore word

noun collophore a ventral tubelike structure on the abdomen of a springtail. 1
noun collophore (zoology) A sucker-like organ at the base of the abdomen of insects belonging to the Collembola. 0
noun collophore (zoology) An adhesive marginal organ of the Lucernariae. 0

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Origin of collophore

First appearance:

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

1875-80; < Greek koll(a) glue + -o- + -phore

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Parts of speech for Collophore

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collophore popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

collophore usage trend in Literature

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