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echinus

e·chi·nus
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ih-kahy-nuh s]
    • /ɪˈkaɪ nəs/
    • /eˈk.aɪ.nəs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ih-kahy-nuh s]
    • /ɪˈkaɪ nəs/

Definitions of echinus word

  • noun plural echinus any sea urchin of the genus Echinus. 1
  • noun plural echinus 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 echinus A sea urchin. 1
  • noun echinus an ovolo moulding between the shaft and the abacus of a Doric column 0
  • noun echinus any of the sea urchins of the genus Echinus, such as E. esculentus (edible sea urchin) of the Mediterranean 0
  • noun echinus sea urchin 0

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Origin of echinus

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 Echinus

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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echinus 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.
According to our data about 75% 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.

echinus usage trend in Literature

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