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- US Pronunciation
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- [pros-uh-pahyl]
- /ˈprɒs əˌpaɪl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pros-uh-pahyl]
- /ˈprɒs əˌpaɪl/
Definition of prosopyle word
- noun prosopyle (in sponges) a pore through which water is drawn from the outside into one of the saclike chambers formed by the evagination of the body wall. 1
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Origin of prosopyle
First appearance:
before 1885 One of the 21% newest English words
1885-90; < Greek prósō forward + pýlē gate
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Parts of speech for Prosopyle
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
prosopyle popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 51% 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.
prosopyle usage trend in Literature
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