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nectopod

nec·to·pod
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [nek-tuh-pod]
    • /ˈnɛk təˌpɒd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [nek-tuh-pod]
    • /ˈnɛk təˌpɒd/

Definition of nectopod word

  • noun nectopod (in certain mollusks) an appendage modified for swimming. 1

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Origin of nectopod

First appearance:

before 1895
One of the 18% newest English words
1895-1900; < Greek nēktó(s) swimming (equivalent to nḗch(ein) to swim + -tos deverbal adj. suffix, with cht > kt) + -pod

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Parts of speech for Nectopod

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

nectopod 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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