sertularian

ser·tu·lar·i·an

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sur-choo-lair-ee-uh n]
- /ˌsɜr tʃʊˈlɛər i ən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sur-choo-lair-ee-uh n]
- /ˌsɜr tʃʊˈlɛər i ən/

Definitions of sertularian word

noun sertularian a type of hydroid that forms stiff, feathery colonies in which the cups holding the zooids are sessile. 1
noun sertularian any of various hydroid coelenterates of the genus Sertularia, forming feathery colonies of long branched stems bearing stalkless paired polyps 0
noun sertularian any of a family (Sertulariidae) of hydroids growing in colonies made up of double-rowed branches of cupped polyps 0

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Origin of sertularian

First appearance:

before 1840

One of the 33% newest English words

1840-50; < New Latin Sertulari(a) genus name (Latin sertul(a), diminutive of serta wreath + -āria -aria) + -an

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Parts of speech for Sertularian

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sertularian popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 64% 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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