molluscoid

mol·lus·coid

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [muh-luhs-koid]
- /məˈlʌs kɔɪd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [muh-luhs-koid]
- /məˈlʌs kɔɪd/

Definitions of molluscoid word

adjective molluscoid belonging or pertaining to the phylum Molluscoidea, in certain classifications comprising the bryozoans and brachiopods. 1
adjective molluscoid of, relating to, or belonging to the Molluscoidea, a former phylum including the brachiopods and bryozoans now classified separately 0
adjective molluscoid of or like a mollusk or mollusks 0

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Origin of molluscoid

First appearance:

before 1850

One of the 32% newest English words

From the New Latin word Molluscoidea, dating back to 1850-55. See Mollusca, -oid

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Parts of speech for Molluscoid

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molluscoid popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 72% 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.

molluscoid usage trend in Literature

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