monorchid

mo·nor·chid

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [muh-nawr-kid]
- /məˈnɔr kɪd/
- /mˈɒnəʊəkˌɪd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [muh-nawr-kid]
- /məˈnɔr kɪd/

Definitions of monorchid word

adjective monorchid having or appearing to have only one testis. 1
noun monorchid a monorchid individual. 1
noun monorchid (of a person or animal) having only one testicle. 1
adjective monorchid having only one testicle 0
noun monorchid an animal or person with only one testicle 0

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Origin of monorchid

First appearance:

before 1820

One of the 38% newest English words

1820-30; New Latin monorchis (erroneous plural monorchides), equivalent to mon- + orchid- (< Greek orchid-; see orchid)

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Parts of speech for Monorchid

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monorchid popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 62% 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.

monorchid usage trend in Literature

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