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- [muh-doo-suh, -zuh, -dyoo-]
- /məˈdu sə, -zə, -ˈdyu-/
- /mˈedjuːsˌɔɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [muh-doo-suh, -zuh, -dyoo-]
- /məˈdu sə, -zə, -ˈdyu-/
Definitions of medusoid word
- noun plural medusoid a saucer-shaped or dome-shaped, free-swimming jellyfish or hydra. 1
- noun medusoid Of, relating to, or resembling a medusa or jellyfish. 1
- adjective medusoid of, relating to, or resembling a medusa 0
- adjective medusoid like a medusa, or jellyfish 0
- noun medusoid a medusa-shaped gonophore of a hydrozoan 0
- adjective medusoid Having the shape of a jellyfish. 0
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Origin of medusoid
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 Medusoid
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medusoid 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.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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