spirilla

spi·ril·lum

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [spahy-ril-uh m]
- /spaɪˈrɪl əm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [spahy-ril-uh m]
- /spaɪˈrɪl əm/

Definitions of spirilla word

noun plural spirilla any of several spirally twisted, aerobic bacteria of the genus Spirillum, certain species of which are pathogenic for humans. 1
noun plural spirilla any of various similar microorganisms. 1

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Origin of spirilla

First appearance:

before 1870

One of the 26% newest English words

1870-75; < New Latin, equivalent to Latin spīr(a) (see spire2) + -illum diminutive suffix

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Parts of speech for Spirilla

noun

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spirilla 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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