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rachilla

ra·chil·la
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ruh-kil-uh]
    • /rəˈkɪl ə/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ruh-kil-uh]
    • /rəˈkɪl ə/

Definitions of rachilla word

  • noun plural rachilla a small or secondary rachis, as the axis of a spikelet in a grass inflorescence. 1
  • noun rachilla (botany) The part of a spikelet, in grasses and sedges, that bears the florets. 1
  • noun rachilla (in grasses) the short stem of a spikelet that bears the florets 0
  • noun rachilla the central stalk of a grass spikelet, to which the glumes and florets are attached 0

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Origin of rachilla

First appearance:

before 1835
One of the 34% newest English words
1835-45; < New Latin, diminutive of rachis rachis

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Parts of speech for Rachilla

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

rachilla popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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