pluteus

plu·te·us

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ploo-tee-uh s]
- /ˈplu ti əs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ploo-tee-uh s]
- /ˈplu ti əs/

Definitions of pluteus word

noun plural pluteus the free-swimming, bilaterally symmetrical larva of an echinoid or ophiuroid. 1
noun pluteus the larva of a sea urchin 0
noun pluteus a wooden frame used by the Romans for protection during a siege 0
noun pluteus a wall or podium used by the Romans for displaying statues 0
noun pluteus a book shelf 0
noun pluteus the free-swimming, ciliated, larval stage of sea urchins and brittle stars, characterized by elongated, slender arms 0

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Origin of pluteus

First appearance:

before 1825

One of the 37% newest English words

1825-35; < New Latin; Latin: breastwork, movable shelter

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Parts of speech for Pluteus

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Pluteus

pluteus popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 61% 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.

pluteus usage trend in Literature

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