oligochaete

ol·i·go·chaete

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ol-i-goh-keet]
- /ˈɒl ɪ goʊˌkit/
- /ˈɒlɪɡˌɒkiːt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ol-i-goh-keet]
- /ˈɒl ɪ goʊˌkit/

Definitions of oligochaete word

noun oligochaete any of various annelids of the family Oligochaeta, including earthworms and certain small, freshwater species, having locomotory setae sunk directly in the body wall. 1
noun oligochaete An annelid worm of the class Oligochaeta, such as an earthworm. 1
noun oligochaete any freshwater or terrestrial annelid worm of the class Oligochaeta, having bristles (chaetae) borne singly along the length of the body: includes the earthworms 0
adjective oligochaete of, relating to, or belonging to the class Oligochaeta 0
noun oligochaete any of a class (Oligochaeta) of annelid worms, as the earthworm, lacking a definite head and having relatively few body bristles: found chiefly in moist soil and fresh water 0

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Origin of oligochaete

First appearance:

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

1875-80; < New Latin Oligochaeta; see oligo-, chaeta

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oligochaete popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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