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- [ro-stel-uh m]
- /rɒˈstɛl əm/
- /rəstˈeləm/
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- [ro-stel-uh m]
- /rɒˈstɛl əm/
Definitions of rostellum word
- noun plural rostellum Biology. any small, beaklike process. 1
- noun plural rostellum Botany. a beaklike modification of the stigma in many orchids. 1
- noun plural rostellum Zoology. a projecting part of the scolex in certain tapeworms. a part of the mouth in many insects, designed for sucking. 1
- noun rostellum a small beaklike process, such as the hooked projection from the top of the head in tapeworms or the outgrowth from the stigma of an orchid 0
- noun rostellum a sterile, flaplike modified stigma that separates the anthers from the stigmas in some orchids 0
- noun rostellum a small, rounded projection bearing hooks on the head of certain tapeworms 0
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Origin of rostellum
First appearance:
before 1750 One of the 47% newest English words
1750-60; < New Latin; Latin: little beak, snout, diminutive of rōstrum snout (see rostrum); for formation, see castellum
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Parts of speech for Rostellum
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rostellum popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 50% 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.
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