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oviduct

o·vi·duct
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [oh-vi-duhkt]
    • /ˈoʊ vɪˌdʌkt/
    • /ˈəʊ.vɪ.dʌkt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [oh-vi-duhkt]
    • /ˈoʊ vɪˌdʌkt/

Definitions of oviduct word

  • noun oviduct either of a pair of tubes that transport the ova from the ovary to the exterior, the distal ends of which form the uterus and vagina in higher mammals. 1
  • noun oviduct the tube through which ova are conveyed from an ovary 0
  • noun oviduct a duct or tube through which the ova pass from an ovary to the uterus or to the outside 0

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Origin of oviduct

First appearance:

before 1830
One of the 36% newest English words
From the New Latin word ōviductus, dating back to 1830-40. See ovi-, duct

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Parts of speech for Oviduct

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

oviduct popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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