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gular

gu·la
G g

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [gyoo-luh, goo-]
    • /ˈgyu lə, ˈgu-/
    • /ɡjˈʊlə/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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

Historical Comparancy

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

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Synonyms 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.

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