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lirella

li·rel·la
L l

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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [li-rel-uh, lahy-]
    • /lɪˈrɛl ə, laɪ-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [li-rel-uh, lahy-]
    • /lɪˈrɛl ə, laɪ-/

Definition of lirella word

  • noun lirella the elongated, narrow apothecium of certain lichens. 1

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Origin of lirella

First appearance:

before 1830
One of the 36% newest English words
1830-40; < New Latin, diminutive of Latin līra a ridge, furrow

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Parts of speech for Lirella

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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lirella popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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