mastax

mas·tax

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mas-taks]
- /ˈmæs tæks/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mas-taks]
- /ˈmæs tæks/

Definitions of mastax word

noun mastax the muscular pharynx of a rotifer, containing a chewing apparatus. 1
noun mastax (zoology) The pharynx of a rotifer. It usually contains four horny pieces. The two central ones form the incus, against which the mallei, or lateral ones, work so as to crush the food. 0
noun mastax (zoology) The lore of a bird. 0

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Origin of mastax

First appearance:

before 1850

One of the 32% newest English words

1850-55; < New Latin < Greek mástax mouth, jaws, akin to masâsthai to chew

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mastax popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 73% 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.

mastax usage trend in Literature

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