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nudibranch

nu·di·branch
N n

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [noo-duh-brangk, nyoo-]
    • /ˈnu dəˌbræŋk, ˈnyu-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [noo-duh-brangk, nyoo-]
    • /ˈnu dəˌbræŋk, ˈnyu-/

Definitions of nudibranch word

  • noun nudibranch a shell-less, marine snail of the suborder Nudibranchia, having external, often branched respiratory appendages on the back and sides. 1
  • noun nudibranch A shell-less marine mollusk of the order Nudibranchia; a sea slug. 1
  • noun nudibranch any marine gastropod of the order Nudibranchia, characterized by a shell-less, often beautifully coloured, body bearing external gills and other appendages 0
  • noun nudibranch any of an order (Nudibranchia) of marine gastropods without a shell and with external gills 0

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Origin of nudibranch

First appearance:

before 1835
One of the 34% newest English words
1835-45; < French nudibranche, equivalent to nudi- nudi- + branche gill (< Latin branchia branchia)

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Parts of speech for Nudibranch

noun
adjective
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adverb
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nudibranch popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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