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craniophore

cra·ni·o·phore
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [krey-nee-uh-fawr, -fohr]
    • /ˈkreɪ ni əˌfɔr, -ˌfoʊr/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [krey-nee-uh-fawr, -fohr]
    • /ˈkreɪ ni əˌfɔr, -ˌfoʊr/

Definition of craniophore word

  • noun craniophore a device that holds a skull in place for measuring. 1

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Origin of craniophore

First appearance:

before 1875
One of the 25% newest English words
First recorded in 1875-80; cranio- + -phore

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Parts of speech for Craniophore

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

craniophore popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 65% 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.

craniophore usage trend in Literature

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