Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hahynd-guht]
- /ˈhaɪndˌgʌt/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [hahynd-guht]
- /ˈhaɪndˌgʌt/
Definitions of hindgut word
- noun hindgut Zoology. the last portion of the vertebrate alimentary canal, between the cecum and the anus, involved mainly with water resorption and with the storage and elimination of food residue; the large intestine. the posterior colon of arthropods, composed of ectodermal, chitin-lined tissue. 1
- noun hindgut Embryology, Zoology. the posterior part of the embryonic alimentary canal from which the colon and rectum develop. 1
- noun hindgut the part of the vertebrate digestive tract comprising the colon and rectum 0
- noun hindgut the posterior part of the digestive tract of arthropods 0
- noun hindgut the hindmost part of the embryonic alimentary canal, from which part of the colon is formed 0
- noun hindgut (anatomy) The caudal part of the alimentary canal of an embryo, including the colon and the rectum. 0
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Origin of hindgut
First appearance:
before 1875 One of the 25% newest English words
First recorded in 1875-80; hind1 + gut
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Parts of speech for Hindgut
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hindgut popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use 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.
hindgut usage trend in Literature
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