silk gland

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [silk gland]
- /sɪlk glænd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [silk gland]
- /sɪlk glænd/

Definition of silk gland words

noun silk gland any of several glands, as in various insects and spiders, that secrete a viscid protein substance which hardens into silk on contact with air. 1

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Origin of silk gland

First appearance:

before 1865

One of the 28% newest English words

First recorded in 1865-70

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Parts of speech for Silk gland

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silk gland popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 66% 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.

silk gland usage trend in Literature

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