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- [fav-uh-sahyt]
- /ˈfæv əˌsaɪt/
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- [fav-uh-sahyt]
- /ˈfæv əˌsaɪt/
Definitions of favosite word
- noun favosite any of numerous corals of the extinct genus Favosites, most common during the Silurian and Devonian periods, having polygonal cells with rows of pores in the walls. 1
- adjective favosite (zoology) Like or pertaining to the genus Favosites. 0
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Origin of favosite
First appearance:
before 1825 One of the 37% newest English words
1825-35; < New Latin Favosites, equivalent to Latin fav(us) honeycomb + -ōs(us) -ose1 + Greek -itēs -ite1
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Parts of speech for Favosite
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favosite popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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