Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [foh-meez]
- /ˈfoʊ miz/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [foh-meez]
- /ˈfoʊ miz/
Definitions of fomes word
- noun plural fomes any agent, as clothing or bedding, that is capable of absorbing and transmitting the infecting organism of a disease. 1
- noun fomes (medicine, obsolete) Any substance supposed to be capable of absorbing, retaining, and transporting contagious or infectious germs. 1
- noun fomes any material, such as bedding or clothing, that may harbour pathogens and therefore convey disease 0
- noun fomes (Obsolete (No longer in use)) (medicine) Any substance supposed to be capable of absorbing, retaining, and transporting contagious or infectious germs. 0
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Origin of fomes
First appearance:
before 1650 One of the 45% oldest English words
1650-60; < Latin fōmes kindling wood, tinder, akin to fōvēre to keep warm
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Parts of speech for Fomes
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fomes 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 66% 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.