greater siren
Great·er si·ren
G g Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [grey-ter sahy-ruh n]
- /ˈgreɪ tər ˈsaɪ rən/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [grey-ter sahy-ruh n]
- /ˈgreɪ tər ˈsaɪ rən/
Definition of greater siren words
- noun greater siren a salamander, Siren lacertina, having external gills, tiny front legs, and no hind legs, inhabiting shallow waters in the southeastern U.S. 1
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Origin of greater siren
First appearance:
before 1815 One of the 39% newest English words
First recorded in 1815-25
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Parts of speech for Greater siren
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greater siren popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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