rhizopod

rhi·zo·pod

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [rahy-zuh-pod]
- /ˈraɪ zəˌpɒd/
- /rˈaɪzəpˌɒd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rahy-zuh-pod]
- /ˈraɪ zəˌpɒd/

Definitions of rhizopod word

noun rhizopod any of numerous protozoa of the widespread subphylum (or superclass) Rhizopoda, characterized by a pseudopod and comprising most members of the phylum Sarcodina, including the amebas and foraminifers. 1
noun rhizopod any protozoan of the phylum Rhizopoda, characterized by naked protoplasmic processes (pseudopodia). The group includes the amoebas 0
adjective rhizopod of, relating to, or belonging to the Rhizopoda 0
noun rhizopod any of a superclass (Rhizopoda) of one-celled protozoans with pseudopodia, including the amoebas, foraminifera, and myxomycetes 0

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Origin of rhizopod

First appearance:

before 1850

One of the 32% newest English words

First recorded in 1850-55, rhizopod is from the New Latin word Rhizopoda name of the superclass. See rhizo-, -pod

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Parts of speech for Rhizopod

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rhizopod popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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