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- [gyoo-luh, goo-]
- /ˈgyu lə, ˈgu-/
- /ɡjˈʊlə/
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- [gyoo-luh, goo-]
- /ˈgyu lə, ˈgu-/
Definitions of gular word
- noun plural gular Zoology. the upper part of the throat or gullet. the front or forward part of the neck. 1
- noun plural gular Architecture. a molding having a large hollow, as a cavetto. ogee (def 2). 1
- noun gular Of or pertaining to the throat. 1
- adjective gular of, relating to, or situated in the throat or oesophagus 0
- adjective gular of or on the throat 0
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Origin of gular
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Latin: throat, gullet, appetite
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Parts of speech for Gular
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
gular popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 64% 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.
gular usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for gular
adj gular
- hoarse — having a vocal tone characterized by weakness of intensity and excessive breathiness; husky: the hoarse voice of the auctioneer.
- gruff — low and harsh; hoarse: a gruff voice.
- deep — If something is deep, it extends a long way down from the ground or from the top surface of something.
- guttural — of or relating to the throat.
- husky — big and strong; burly.
Antonyms for gular
adj gular
- soft — yielding readily to touch or pressure; easily penetrated, divided, or changed in shape; not hard or stiff: a soft pillow.