scaphopod

scaph·o·pod

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skaf-uh-pod]
- /ˈskæf əˌpɒd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skaf-uh-pod]
- /ˈskæf əˌpɒd/

Definitions of scaphopod word

noun scaphopod any mollusk of the class Scaphopoda, comprising the tooth shells. 1
adjective scaphopod Also, scaphopodous [skuh-fop-uh-duh s] /skəˈfɒp ə dəs/ (Show IPA). belonging or pertaining to the Scaphopoda. 1
noun scaphopod any marine mollusc of the class Scaphopoda, which includes the tusk (or tooth) shells 0
noun scaphopod any of a class (Scaphopoda) of mollusks that live in muddy or sandy sea bottoms and have slightly curved, tubular shells open at both ends with a long, pointed, protrusile foot at the larger end 0

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Origin of scaphopod

First appearance:

before 1910

One of the 15% newest English words

From the New Latin word Scaphopoda, dating back to 1910-15. See scapho-, -pod

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scaphopod popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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