cuniculus

cu·nic·u·lus

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kyoo-nik-yuh-luh s]
- /kyuˈnɪk yə ləs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kyoo-nik-yuh-luh s]
- /kyuˈnɪk yə ləs/

Definitions of cuniculus word

noun plural cuniculus a small conduit or burrow, as an underground drain or rabbit hole. 1
noun plural cuniculus a low tunnel, as to a burial chamber. 1
noun plural cuniculus Pathology. a burrow in the skin caused by the itch mite. 1
noun cuniculus A burrow or low underground passage. 1
noun cuniculus A burrow in the skin made by a mite. 0

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Origin of cuniculus

First appearance:

before 1660

One of the 46% oldest English words

1660-70; < Latin: rabbit, burrow; see cony

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Parts of speech for Cuniculus

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cuniculus popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 60% 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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Synonyms for cuniculus

noun cuniculus

buck — A buck is a US or Australian dollar.
rodent — belonging or pertaining to the gnawing or nibbling mammals of the order Rodentia, including the mice, squirrels, beavers, etc.
hare — any rodentlike mammal of the genus Lepus, of the family Leporidae, having long ears, a divided upper lip, and long hind limbs adapted for leaping.
bunny — A bunny or a bunny rabbit is a child's word for a rabbit.
cony — a rabbit or fur made from the skin of a rabbit

All 13 Synonyms of cuniculus