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ornithorhynchus

or·ni·tho·rhyn·chus
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [awr-nuh-thuh-ring-kuh s]
    • /ˌɔr nə θəˈrɪŋ kəs/
    • /ˈɔːnɪθˌɔːhɪntʃəs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [awr-nuh-thuh-ring-kuh s]
    • /ˌɔr nə θəˈrɪŋ kəs/

Definitions of ornithorhynchus word

  • noun ornithorhynchus the platypus. 1
  • noun ornithorhynchus A platypus, (genus Ornithorhynchus). 1
  • noun ornithorhynchus platypus 0

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Origin of ornithorhynchus

First appearance:

before 1790
One of the 43% newest English words
1790-1800; < New Latin: genus name, equivalent to ornitho- ornitho- + -rhynchus < Greek rhýnchos bill

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Parts of speech for Ornithorhynchus

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ornithorhynchus popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 67% 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.

ornithorhynchus usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with ornithorhynchus

  • what is the common name of ornithorhynchus anatinus?
  • what does ornithorhynchus anatinus mean?

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