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- [skwey-meyt]
- /ˈskweɪ meɪt/
- /skwˈɒmeɪt/
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- [skwey-meyt]
- /ˈskweɪ meɪt/
Definitions of squamate word
- adjective squamate provided or covered with squamae or scales; scaly. 1
- adjective squamate having or covered with scales; scaly 0
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Origin of squamate
First appearance:
before 1820 One of the 38% newest English words
From the Late Latin word squāmātus, dating back to 1820-30. See squama, -ate1
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Parts of speech for Squamate
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
squamate popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
squamate usage trend in Literature
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