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- US Pronunciation
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- [si-prin-uh-dont, si-prahy-nuh-]
- /sɪˈprɪn əˌdɒnt, sɪˈpraɪ nə-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [si-prin-uh-dont, si-prahy-nuh-]
- /sɪˈprɪn əˌdɒnt, sɪˈpraɪ nə-/
Definitions of cyprinodont word
- noun cyprinodont any small tropical or subtropical soft-finned fish of the mostly marine family Cyprinodontidae, resembling carp but having toothed jaws. The group includes the guppy, killifish, swordtail, and topminnow 3
- adjective cyprinodont of, relating to, or belonging to the Cyprinodontidae 3
- noun cyprinodont killifish 3
- noun cyprinodont any small, soft-rayed fish of the order Cyprinodontes, of warm, fresh or brackish waters in North America, including the killifishes, topminnows, and guppies. 1
- adjective cyprinodont of, relating to, or resembling the cyprinodonts. 1
- noun cyprinodont (zoology) Any of the Cyprinodontidae, a family of fishes including the killifishes or minnows. 1
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Origin of cyprinodont
First appearance:
before 1855 One of the 30% newest English words
1855-60; < Latin cyprīn(us) (< Greek kyprînos carp) + -odont
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cyprinodont popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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