pleurae

pleu·ra

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ploo r-uh]
- /ˈplʊər ə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ploo r-uh]
- /ˈplʊər ə/

Definitions of pleurae word

noun plural pleurae Anatomy, Zoology. a delicate serous membrane investing each lung in mammals and folded back as a lining of the corresponding side of the thorax. 1
noun plural pleurae plural of pleuron. 1

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Origin of pleurae

First appearance:

before 1655

One of the 46% oldest English words

1655-65; < New Latin < Greek pleurá (singular) side, rib

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Parts of speech for Pleurae

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Pleurae

pleurae popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 70% 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.

pleurae usage trend in Literature

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