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- [gawr-goh-nee-uh n]
- /gɔrˈgoʊ ni ən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [gawr-goh-nee-uh n]
- /gɔrˈgoʊ ni ən/
Definitions of gorgonian word
- noun gorgonian any of numerous alcyonarian corals of the order Gorgonacea, having a usually branching, horny or calcareous skeleton. 1
- adjective gorgonian belonging or pertaining to the Gorgonacea. 1
- noun gorgonian A colonial coral of an order distinguished by a horny, treelike skeleton, including the sea fans and precious red coral. 1
- noun gorgonian any coral of the order Gorgonacea, having a horny or calcareous branching skeleton: includes the sea fans and red corals 0
- adjective gorgonian of, relating to, or belonging to the Gorgonacea 0
- adjective gorgonian of or resembling a Gorgon 0
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Origin of gorgonian
First appearance:
before 1825 One of the 37% newest English words
1825-35; < New Latin Gorgoni(a) genus name (see Gorgon, -ia) + -an
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Parts of speech for Gorgonian
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gorgonian popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 53% 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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