scopula

scop·u·la

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [skop-yuh-luh]
- /ˈskɒp yə lə/
- /skˈɒpjʊlə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skop-yuh-luh]
- /ˈskɒp yə lə/

Definitions of scopula word

noun plural scopula a dense tuft of hairs, as on the feet of certain spiders. 1
noun scopula a small tuft of dense hairs on the legs and chelicerae of some spiders 0
noun scopula a brushlike tuft of hairs 0

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Origin of scopula

First appearance:

before 1795

One of the 43% newest English words

1795-1805; < New Latin scōpula, Latin: a broom twig, equivalent to scōp(a) broom + -ula -ule

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Parts of speech for Scopula

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scopula popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 69% 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.

scopula usage trend in Literature

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