diplococci

dip·lo·coc·cus

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dip-luh-kok-uh s]
- /ˌdɪp ləˈkɒk əs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dip-luh-kok-uh s]
- /ˌdɪp ləˈkɒk əs/

Definitions of diplococci word

noun plural diplococci any of several spherical bacteria occurring in pairs, as Diplococcus pneumoniae. 1
noun diplococci Plural form of diplococcus. 1
noun diplococci plural of diplococcus. 0

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Origin of diplococci

First appearance:

before 1886

One of the 21% newest English words

From New Latin, dating back to 1886; See origin at diplo-, coccus

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Parts of speech for Diplococci

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diplococci popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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