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- [raj-oo-luh]
- /ˈrædʒ ʊ lə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [raj-oo-luh]
- /ˈrædʒ ʊ lə/
Definitions of radula word
- noun plural radula a chitinous band in the mouth of most mollusks, set with numerous, minute, horny teeth and drawn backward and forward over the floor of the mouth in the process of breaking up food. 1
- noun radula a horny tooth-bearing strip on the tongue of molluscs that is used for rasping food 0
- noun radula in most mollusks, a ribbonlike structure found in the mouth, bearing numerous rows of teeth, usually used to tear up food and take it into the mouth 0
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Origin of radula
First appearance:
before 1745 One of the 47% newest English words
1745-55; < New Latin rādula, Latin: scraper, equivalent to rād(ere) to scrape, rub + -ula -ule
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Parts of speech for Radula
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radula popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 55% 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.
radula usage trend in Literature
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