maxilliped

max·il·li·ped

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mak-sil-uh-ped]
- /mækˈsɪl əˌpɛd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mak-sil-uh-ped]
- /mækˈsɪl əˌpɛd/

Definitions of maxilliped word

noun maxilliped one member of the three pairs of appendages situated immediately behind the maxillae of crustaceans. 1
noun maxilliped (in crustaceans) an appendage modified for feeding, situated in pairs behind the maxillae. 1
noun maxilliped any member of three pairs of appendages in crustaceans, behind the maxillae: specialized for feeding 0
noun maxilliped any one limb of the three pairs of appendages behind the maxillae in crustaceans, esp. in decapods, modified for aid in feeding 0

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Origin of maxilliped

First appearance:

before 1840

One of the 33% newest English words

First recorded in 1840-50; maxill(a) + -i- + -ped

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Parts of speech for Maxilliped

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maxilliped popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% 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.

maxilliped usage trend in Literature

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