Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [rok guhn-l]
- /rɒk ˈgʌn l/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [rok guhn-l]
- /rɒk ˈgʌn l/
Definition of rock gunnel words
- noun rock gunnel any small eellike blenny of the family Pholididae (Pholidae), especially Pholis gunnellus (rock gunnel) common in shallow waters of the North Atlantic. 1
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Origin of rock gunnel
First appearance:
before 1680 One of the 48% oldest English words
First recorded in 1680-90; origin uncertain
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Parts of speech for Rock gunnel
noun
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rock gunnel popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 63% 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.
rock gunnel usage trend in Literature
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