spirula

spir·u·la

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [spir-yuh-luh, -oo-luh]
- /ˈspɪr yə lə, -ʊ lə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [spir-yuh-luh, -oo-luh]
- /ˈspɪr yə lə, -ʊ lə/

Definitions of spirula word

noun plural spirula any cephalopod of the genus Spirula, having a flat, spiral shell that is partly inside and partly outside the posterior part of the body. 1
noun spirula a tropical cephalopod mollusc, Spirula peronii, having prominent eyes, short arms, and a small flattened spirally coiled internal shell: order Decapoda (cuttlefish and squids) 0
noun spirula any of a genus (Spirula) of two-gilled, deep-water cephalopods, having a flat spiral shell with a series of chambers 0

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Origin of spirula

First appearance:

before 1825

One of the 37% newest English words

1825-35; < New Latin; Late Latin spīrula twisted cake. See spira, -ule

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Parts of speech for Spirula

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spirula popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 75% 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.

spirula usage trend in Literature

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