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- [nahy-duh s]
- /ˈnaɪ dəs/
- /ˈnaɪdəs/
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- [nahy-duh s]
- /ˈnaɪ dəs/
Definitions of nidus word
- noun plural nidus a nest, especially one in which insects, spiders, etc., deposit their eggs. 1
- noun plural nidus a place or point in an organism where a germ or other organism can develop or breed. 1
- noun nidus A place in which something is formed or deposited; a site of origin. 1
- noun nidus the nest in which insects or spiders deposit their eggs 0
- noun nidus a focus of infection 0
- noun nidus a cavity in which plant spores develop 0
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Origin of nidus
First appearance:
before 1735 One of the 48% newest English words
1735-45; < Latin nīdus nest
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Parts of speech for Nidus
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nidus popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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