osmeterium

os·me·te·ri·um

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [oz-mi-teer-ee-uh m]
- /ˌɒz mɪˈtɪər i əm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [oz-mi-teer-ee-uh m]
- /ˌɒz mɪˈtɪər i əm/

Definitions of osmeterium word

noun plural osmeterium a glandular process on the first thoracic segment of many caterpillars that emits a noxious odor to ward off predators. 1
noun osmeterium a gland in some caterpillars that secretes foul-smelling substances to deter predators 0

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Parts of speech for Osmeterium

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exclamation

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osmeterium popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 57% 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.

osmeterium usage trend in Literature

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