lepidosiren

lep·i·do·si·ren

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lep-i-doh-sahy-ruh n]
- /ˌlɛp ɪ doʊˈsaɪ rən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lep-i-doh-sahy-ruh n]
- /ˌlɛp ɪ doʊˈsaɪ rən/

Definitions of lepidosiren word

noun lepidosiren a lungfish, Lepidosiren paradoxa, of the Amazon, having an eel-shaped body. 1
noun lepidosiren (zoology) An eel-shaped ganoid fish of the order Dipnoi, having both gills and lungs. 1
noun lepidosiren a South American lungfish, Lepidosiren paradoxa, having an eel-shaped body and whiplike paired fins 0
noun lepidosiren any of a genus (Lepidosiren) of lungfishes with an eel-like form, found in swamps and stagnant waters of the South American tropics 0

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Origin of lepidosiren

First appearance:

before 1850

One of the 32% newest English words

From New Latin, dating back to 1850-55; See origin at lepido-, siren

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Parts of speech for Lepidosiren

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lepidosiren popularity

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.

According to our data about 58% 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.

lepidosiren usage trend in Literature

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