coryphodon

co·ryph·o·don

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuh-rif-uh-don]
- /kəˈrɪf əˌdɒn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuh-rif-uh-don]
- /kəˈrɪf əˌdɒn/

Definition of coryphodon word

noun coryphodon a primitive hoofed mammal of the extinct genus Coryphodon, of the early Eocene Epoch, having a long, thickset body, short legs, and five-toed feet, each toe ending in a small hoof. 1

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Origin of coryphodon

First appearance:

before 1845

One of the 33% newest English words

1845; < New Latin < Greek koryph(ḗ) peak, top + odṓn tooth

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coryphodon popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 67% 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.

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