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- [rahy-zoh-sef-uh-luh s]
- /ˌraɪ zoʊˈsɛf ə ləs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [rahy-zoh-sef-uh-luh s]
- /ˌraɪ zoʊˈsɛf ə ləs/
Definition of rhizocephalous word
- adjective rhizocephalous belonging to the Rhizocephala, a group of degenerate hermaphrodite crustaceans that are parasitic chiefly on crabs. 1
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Origin of rhizocephalous
First appearance:
before 1890 One of the 20% newest English words
First recorded in 1890-95; rhizo- + -cephalous
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Parts of speech for Rhizocephalous
noun
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rhizocephalous popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 5% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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