globigerina

glo·big·er·i·na

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gloh-bij-uh-rahy-nuh, -ree-]
- /gloʊˌbɪdʒ əˈraɪ nə, -ˌri-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gloh-bij-uh-rahy-nuh, -ree-]
- /gloʊˌbɪdʒ əˈraɪ nə, -ˌri-/

Definitions of globigerina word

noun plural globigerina any marine foraminifer of the genus Globigerina, having a calcareous shell, occurring either near the surface of the sea or in the mud at the bottom. 1
noun globigerina A planktonic marine protozoan with a calcareous shell. The shells collect as a deposit (globigerina ooze). 1
noun globigerina any marine protozoan of the genus Globigerina, having a rounded shell with spiny processes: phylum Foraminifera (foraminifers) 0

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Origin of globigerina

First appearance:

before 1840

One of the 33% newest English words

1840-50; < New Latin, equivalent to Latin globi- globe (combining form of globus) + -ger- (stem of gerere to carry) + -ina -ina2

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globigerina 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.

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