planula

plan·u·la

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [plan-yuh-luh]
- /ˈplæn yə lə/
- /plˈanjʊlə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [plan-yuh-luh]
- /ˈplæn yə lə/

Definitions of planula word

noun plural planula the ciliate, free-swimming larva of a coelenterate. 1
noun planula the ciliated free-swimming larva of hydrozoan coelenterates such as the hydra 0
noun planula the ciliated larva of a cnidarian 0

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Origin of planula

First appearance:

before 1865

One of the 28% newest English words

1865-70; < New Latin, diminutive of Latin plānum something flat. See plane1, -ule

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Parts of speech for Planula

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planula popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 65% 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.

planula usage trend in Literature

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