periproct

per·i·proct

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [per-uh-prokt]
- /ˈpɛr əˌprɒkt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [per-uh-prokt]
- /ˈpɛr əˌprɒkt/

Definitions of periproct word

noun periproct (in certain echinoids) that part of the body surface bordering the anus. 1
noun periproct a tough membranous area surrounding the anus in echinoderms and certain other invertebrates 0

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Origin of periproct

First appearance:

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

1875-80; peri- + -proct < Greek prōktós anus

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Parts of speech for Periproct

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Periproct

periproct popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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