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- [proh-leg]
- /ˈproʊˌlɛg/
- /prˈəʊləɡ/
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- [proh-leg]
- /ˈproʊˌlɛg/
Definitions of proleg word
- noun proleg one of the abdominal ambulatory processes of caterpillars and other larvae, as distinct from the true or thoracic legs. 1
- noun proleg any of the short paired unjointed appendages on each abdominal segment of a caterpillar and any of certain other insect larvae 0
- noun proleg any of the stubby limbs attached to the abdomen of certain insect larvae 0
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Origin of proleg
First appearance:
before 1810 One of the 40% newest English words
First recorded in 1810-20; pro-1 + leg
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Parts of speech for Proleg
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
proleg popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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