odontophore

o·don·to·phore

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [oh-don-tuh-fawr, -fohr]
- /oʊˈdɒn təˌfɔr, -ˌfoʊr/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [oh-don-tuh-fawr, -fohr]
- /oʊˈdɒn təˌfɔr, -ˌfoʊr/

Definitions of odontophore word

noun odontophore a structure in the mouth of most mollusks over which the radula is drawn backward and forward in the process of breaking up food. 1
noun odontophore an oral muscular protrusible structure in molluscs that supports the radula 0
noun odontophore a muscular structure of most mollusks, usually protrusile, supporting the radula 0

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Origin of odontophore

First appearance:

before 1865

One of the 28% newest English words

First recorded in 1865-70, odontophore is from the Greek word odontophóros bearing teeth. See odonto-, -phore

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Parts of speech for Odontophore

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odontophore popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 60% 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.

odontophore usage trend in Literature

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