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polyclad

pol·y·clad
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pol-ee-klad]
    • /ˈpɒl iˌklæd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pol-ee-klad]
    • /ˈpɒl iˌklæd/

Definition of polyclad word

  • noun polyclad any free-swimming, marine flatworm of the order Polycladida, having a broad, flat body and a many-branched gastrovascular cavity. 1

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Origin of polyclad

First appearance:

before 1885
One of the 21% newest English words
1885-90; < New Latin Polycladus genus name < Greek polýklados many-branched. See poly-, clado-

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Parts of speech for Polyclad

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

polyclad popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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