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- [rey-fee]
- /ˈreɪ fi/
- /ˈreɪ.fi/
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- [rey-fee]
- /ˈreɪ fi/
Definitions of raphe word
- noun plural raphe Anatomy. a seamlike union between two parts or halves of an organ or the like. 1
- noun plural raphe Botany. (in certain ovules) a ridge connecting the hilum with the chalaza. a median line or slot on a cell wall of a diatom. 1
- noun raphe an elongated ridge of conducting tissue along the side of certain seeds 0
- noun raphe a longitudinal groove on the valve of a diatom 0
- noun raphe a connecting ridge, such as that between the two halves of the medulla oblongata 0
- noun raphe a seamlike joining of the two lateral halves of an organ, as of the tongue 0
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Origin of raphe
First appearance:
before 1745 One of the 47% newest English words
1745-55; < New Latin < Greek rhaphḗ seam, suture, akin to rháptein to sew, stitch together
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Parts of speech for Raphe
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raphe popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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