Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lok-yuh-luh s]
- /ˈlɒk yə ləs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lok-yuh-luh s]
- /ˈlɒk yə ləs/
Definitions of loculi word
- noun plural loculi Biology. locule. 1
- noun plural loculi Ecclesiastical. a compartment in an altar, in which relics are kept. 1
- noun plural loculi a recess in an ancient catacomb or tomb, where a body or cinerary urn was placed. 1
- noun loculi Plural form of loculus. 1
- noun loculi plural of loculus. 0
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Origin of loculi
First appearance:
before 1855 One of the 30% newest English words
1855-60; < New Latin, special use of Latin loculus, diminutive of locus place; see locus, -ule
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Parts of speech for Loculi
noun
adjective
verb
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pronoun
preposition
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determiner
exclamation
loculi popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 75% 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.
loculi usage trend in Literature
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