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prosopyle

pros·o·pyle
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pros-uh-pahyl]
    • /ˈprɒs əˌpaɪl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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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