propagule

prop·a·gule

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [prop-uh-gyool]
- /ˈprɒp əˌgyul/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [prop-uh-gyool]
- /ˈprɒp əˌgyul/

Definitions of propagule word

noun propagule Botany, Mycology. any structure capable of being propagated or acting as an agent of reproduction. 1
noun propagule a plant part, such as a bud, that becomes detached from the rest of the plant and grows into a new plant 0
noun propagule any plant organ or part, as a spore, seed or cutting, used to propagate a new plant 0

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Origin of propagule

First appearance:

before 1855

One of the 30% newest English words

1855-60; < New Latin propāgulum, derivative of propāgō shoot, runner; see propagate, -ule

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Parts of speech for Propagule

noun

adjective

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adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Propagule

propagule popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% 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.

propagule usage trend in Literature

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