ralliform

ral·li·form

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ral-uh-fawrm]
- /ˈræl əˌfɔrm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ral-uh-fawrm]
- /ˈræl əˌfɔrm/

Definitions of ralliform word

adjective ralliform raillike in shape, anatomy, etc. 1
adjective ralliform of, relating to, or belonging to the Rallidae family of birds 0

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Origin of ralliform

First appearance:

before 1895

One of the 18% newest English words

1895-1900; < New Latin Rall(us) name of genus (see rail3) + -i- + -form

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Parts of speech for Ralliform

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ralliform popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 61% 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.