ganoin

gan·o·in

G g

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [gan-oh-in]
- /ˈgæn oʊ ɪn/
- /ɡˈanɔɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gan-oh-in]
- /ˈgæn oʊ ɪn/

Definitions of ganoin word

noun ganoin a hard, shiny, enamellike substance secreted by the corium, composing the outer layer of the scales of certain fishes. 1
noun ganoin Alt form ganoine. 1
noun ganoin the enamel-like substance that forms the outer layer of the scales of certain fish 0
noun ganoin Alternative form of ganoine. 0

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Origin of ganoin

First appearance:

before 1855

One of the 30% newest English words

First recorded in 1855-60; gano(id) + -in2

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Parts of speech for Ganoin

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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ganoin popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 51% 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.

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