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- [lok-yool]
- /ˈlɒk yul/
- /lˈəʊkjuːl/
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- [lok-yool]
- /ˈlɒk yul/
Definitions of locule word
- noun locule a small compartment or chamber, as the pollen-containing cavity within an anther. 1
- noun locule Each of a number of small separate cavities, especially in an ovary. 1
- noun locule any of the chambers of an ovary or anther 0
- noun locule any small cavity or chamber 0
- noun locule (zoology) A little hollow; a loculus. 0
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Origin of locule
First appearance:
before 1885 One of the 21% newest English words
1885-90; < French < Latin loculus; see loculus
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Parts of speech for Locule
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
locule popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
locule usage trend in Literature
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