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- US Pronunciation
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- [muh-doo-suh, -zuh, -dyoo-]
- /məˈdu sə, -zə, -ˈdyu-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [muh-doo-suh, -zuh, -dyoo-]
- /məˈdu sə, -zə, -ˈdyu-/
Definitions of medusae word
- noun plural medusae a saucer-shaped or dome-shaped, free-swimming jellyfish or hydra. 1
- noun medusae Irregular plural form of medusa. 1
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Origin of medusae
First appearance:
before 1750 One of the 47% newest English words
1750-60; special use of Medusa, alluding to the Gorgon's snaky locks
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Parts of speech for Medusae
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
medusae popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
medusae usage trend in Literature
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