hamulus

ham·u·lus

H h

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ham-yuh-luh s]
- /ˈhæm yə ləs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ham-yuh-luh s]
- /ˈhæm yə ləs/

Definitions of hamulus word

noun plural hamulus a small hook or hooklike process, especially at the end of a bone. 1
noun hamulus A small hook or hooklike projection, especially one of a number linking the fore-and hind wings of a bee or wasp. 1
noun hamulus a hook or hooklike process at the end of some bones or between the fore and hind wings of a bee or similar insect 0
noun hamulus a small hook or hook-shaped part, as at the ends of the barbicels of feathers or at the ends of some bones 0
noun hamulus (anatomy) A hook, or hooklike process. 0
noun hamulus (zoology) A hooked barbicel of a feather. 0

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Origin of hamulus

First appearance:

before 1720

One of the 49% newest English words

1720-30; < Latin, equivalent to hām(us) hook + -ulus -ule

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Parts of speech for Hamulus

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hamulus popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 63% 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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