petalody

pet·a·lo·dy

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pet-l-oh-dee]
- /ˈpɛt lˌoʊ di/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pet-l-oh-dee]
- /ˈpɛt lˌoʊ di/

Definitions of petalody word

noun petalody a condition in flowers, in which certain organs, as the stamens in most double flowers, assume the appearance of or become metamorphosed into petals. 1
noun petalody a condition in certain plants in which stamens or other parts of the flower assume the form and function of petals 0
noun petalody the conversion of stamens or other organs into petals 0

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Origin of petalody

First appearance:

before 1880

One of the 23% newest English words

1880-85; < Greek petalṓdēs leaflike (see petal, -ode1) + -y3

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Parts of speech for Petalody

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petalody 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 52% 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.

petalody usage trend in Literature

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