Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pen-uh-sil]
- /ˈpɛn ə sɪl/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [pen-uh-sil]
- /ˈpɛn ə sɪl/
Definitions of penicil word
- noun penicil a small, brushlike tuft of hairs, as on a caterpillar. 1
- noun penicil a small pad for wounds 0
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Origin of penicil
First appearance:
before 1820 One of the 38% newest English words
First recorded in 1820-30, penicil is from the Latin word pēnicillus painter's brush or pencil. See pencil
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Parts of speech for Penicil
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
penicil popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
penicil usage trend in Literature
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