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kenyapithecus

Ken·ya·pith·e·cus
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ken-yuh-pith-i-kuh s, -puh-thee-kuh s, keen-]
    • /ˌkɛn yəˈpɪθ ɪ kəs, -pəˈθi kəs, ˌkin-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ken-yuh-pith-i-kuh s, -puh-thee-kuh s, keen-]
    • /ˌkɛn yəˈpɪθ ɪ kəs, -pəˈθi kəs, ˌkin-/

Definition of kenyapithecus word

  • noun kenyapithecus a genus of fossil hominoids of middle Miocene age found in Kenya and having large molars, small incisors, and powerful chewing muscles. 1
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Origin of kenyapithecus

First appearance:

before 1960
One of the 3% newest English words
1960-65; < New Latin, equivalent to Kenya Kenya + pithēcus ape < Greek píthēkos

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A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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