Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [flok-uh s]
- /ˈflɒk əs/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [flok-uh s]
- /ˈflɒk əs/
Definitions of floccus word
- noun plural floccus a small tuft of woolly hairs. 1
- adjective floccus Meteorology. (of a cloud) having elements in the form of small, rounded tufts. 1
- noun floccus A tuft of wool or similar clump of fibers or filaments. 1
- noun floccus a downy or woolly covering, as on the young of certain birds 0
- noun floccus a small woolly tuft of hair 0
- adjective floccus (of a cloud) having the appearance of woolly tufts at odd intervals in its structure 0
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Origin of floccus
First appearance:
before 1835 One of the 34% newest English words
1835-45; < Latin: tuft of wool
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Parts of speech for Floccus
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floccus 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.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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