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- US Pronunciation
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- [il-ee-uh m]
- /ˈɪl i əm/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [il-ee-uh m]
- /ˈɪl i əm/
Definitions of ilea word
- noun plural ilea Anatomy. the third and lowest division of the small intestine, extending from the jejunum to the cecum. 1
- noun plural ilea Zoology. the anterior portion of the hindgut of an insect or other arthropod. 1
- noun ilea Plural form of ileum (Compare ilia). 1
- abbreviation ILEA Inner London Education Authority 0
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Origin of ilea
First appearance:
before 1675 One of the 48% oldest English words
1675-85; < New Latin, Medieval Latin īleum, variant of Latin īlia (neuter plural) side of the body between hips and groin, guts, apparently by confusion with Latin īleus ileus
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Parts of speech for Ilea
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ilea popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
ilea usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for ilea
noun ilea
- duodenum — the first portion of the small intestine, from the stomach to the jejunum.
- ileum — Anatomy. the third and lowest division of the small intestine, extending from the jejunum to the cecum.
- jejunum — the middle portion of the small intestine, between the duodenum and the ileum.
- villus — Anatomy, Zoology. one of the minute, wormlike processes on certain membranes, especially on the mucous membrane of the small intestine, where they serve in absorbing nutriment.
- duodena — Plural form of duodenum.
Antonyms for ilea
noun plural ilea
- ea — the Akkadian god of wisdom, the son of Apsu and father of Marduk: the counterpart of Enki.
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