lodicule

lod·i·cule

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lod-i-kyool]
- /ˈlɒd ɪˌkyul/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lod-i-kyool]
- /ˈlɒd ɪˌkyul/

Definitions of lodicule word

noun lodicule one of the specialized scales at the base of the ovary of certain grass flowers. 1
noun lodicule A small green or white scale below the ovary of a grass flower. 1
noun lodicule any of two or three minute scales at the base of the ovary in grass flowers that represent the corolla 0
noun lodicule one of the usually two minute, flat or fleshy outgrowths at the base of the flower of a grass, that swell up at flowering, assisting the escape of anthers and stigmas 0
noun lodicule (botany) A small scale at the base of the ovary of a flower of a grass. 0

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Origin of lodicule

First appearance:

before 1860

One of the 29% newest English words

1860-65; < New Latin lōdīcula, diminutive of Latin lōdīx (stem lōdīc-) blanket, rug; see -ule

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Parts of speech for Lodicule

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lodicule popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 62% 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.

lodicule usage trend in Literature

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