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- [gas-truh-pod]
- /ˈgæs trəˌpɒd/
- /ˈɡæ.strə.pɒd/
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- [gas-truh-pod]
- /ˈgæs trəˌpɒd/
Definitions of gastropod word
- noun gastropod any mollusk of the class Gastropoda, comprising the snails, whelks, slugs, etc. 1
- adjective gastropod Also, gastropodous [ga-strop-uh-duh s] /gæˈstrɒp ə dəs/ (Show IPA). belonging or pertaining to the gastropods. 1
- noun gastropod A mollusk of the large class Gastropoda, such as a snail, slug, or whelk. 1
- noun gastropod mollusc: snail, etc. 1
- noun gastropod any mollusc of the class Gastropoda, typically having a flattened muscular foot for locomotion and a head that bears stalked eyes. The class includes the snails, whelks, limpets, and slugs 0
- adjective gastropod of, relating to, or belonging to the Gastropoda 0
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Origin of gastropod
First appearance:
before 1820 One of the 38% newest English words
First recorded in 1820-30, gastropod is from the New Latin word Gast(e)ropoda a class of mollusks. See gastro-, -pod
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Parts of speech for Gastropod
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gastropod popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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