coprolite

cop·ro·lite

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kop-ruh-lahyt]
- /ˈkɒp rəˌlaɪt/
- /kˈɒprəlˌaɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kop-ruh-lahyt]
- /ˈkɒp rəˌlaɪt/

Definitions of coprolite word

noun coprolite any of various rounded stony nodules thought to be the fossilized faeces of Palaeozic-Cenozoic vertebrates 3
noun coprolite fossilized excrement of animals 3
noun coprolite a stony mass consisting of fossilized fecal matter of animals. 1
noun coprolite A piece of fossilized dung. 1
noun coprolite A fossil consisting of petrified dung. 0

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Origin of coprolite

First appearance:

before 1820

One of the 38% newest English words

First recorded in 1820-30; copro- + -lite

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Parts of speech for Coprolite

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Coprolite

coprolite popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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