leproma

le·pro·ma

L l

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [le-proh-muh]
- /lɛˈproʊ mə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [le-proh-muh]
- /lɛˈproʊ mə/

Definitions of leproma word

noun plural leproma the swollen lesion of leprosy. 1
noun leproma (pathology) An area of inflammation in the skin that is symptomatic of leprosy. 0

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Origin of leproma

First appearance:

before 1890

One of the 20% newest English words

1890-95; < New Latin, Latin lepr(a) leprosy (see leper) + -oma

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Parts of speech for Leproma

noun

adjective

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adverb

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preposition

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determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Leproma

leproma popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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