muraenid

mu·rae·nid

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [myoo-ree-nid]
- /myʊˈri nɪd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [myoo-ree-nid]
- /myʊˈri nɪd/

Definitions of muraenid word

noun muraenid any fish of the family Muraenidae, comprising the morays. 1
adjective muraenid belonging or pertaining to the morays. 1
noun muraenid any eel of the family Muraenidae 0
adjective muraenid of or relating to the family Muraenidae 0

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Origin of muraenid

First appearance:

before 1840

One of the 33% newest English words

1840-50; < New Latin Muraenidae name of the family, equivalent to Muraen(a) a genus (Latin mūraena, mūrēna moray eel < Greek mýraina) + -idae -id2

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Parts of speech for Muraenid

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muraenid popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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