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- [kon-fur-vuh]
- /kɒnˈfɜr və/
- /kɒn.ˈfɜː.və/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kon-fur-vuh]
- /kɒnˈfɜr və/
Definitions of conferva word
- noun conferva any of various threadlike green algae, esp any of the genus Tribonema, typically occurring in fresh water 3
- noun conferva any of various threadlike green algae, esp. a genus (Tribonema) found chiefly in fresh water 3
- noun plural conferva any simple filamentous green algae, many of which were formerly classified in the genus Conferva. 1
- noun conferva An unbranched slender green freshwater alga. 1
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Origin of conferva
First appearance:
before 1630 One of the 42% oldest English words
1630-40; < Latin: a certain water plant supposed to heal wounds, akin to confervēre to grow together, heal (see con-, fervent)
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Parts of speech for Conferva
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
conferva popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 51% 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.
conferva usage trend in Literature
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