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- [ih-kahy-nuh s]
- /ɪˈkaɪ nəs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ih-kahy-nuh s]
- /ɪˈkaɪ nəs/
Definitions of echini word
- noun plural echini any sea urchin of the genus Echinus. 1
- noun plural echini Architecture. an ovolo molding, especially one having an outline with several radii or one carved with an egg-and-dart pattern. the prominent circular molding supporting the abacus of a Doric or Tuscan capital. Also called cymatium. the circular molding, usually carved with an egg-and-dart pattern, forming part of an Ionic capital between the volutes and under the balteus. 1
- noun echini plural of echinus. 0
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Origin of echini
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English < Latin < Greek echînos hedgehog, sea urchin
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Parts of speech for Echini
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
echini popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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