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- [stoh-muh-tuh, stom-uh-, stoh-mah-tuh]
- /ˈstoʊ mə tə, ˈstɒm ə-, stoʊˈmɑ tə/
- /ˈstomə.tə/
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- [stoh-muh-tuh, stom-uh-, stoh-mah-tuh]
- /ˈstoʊ mə tə, ˈstɒm ə-, stoʊˈmɑ tə/
Definitions of stomata word
- noun stomata a plural of stoma. 1
- noun plural stomata Also, stomate. Botany. any of various small apertures, especially one of the minute orifices or slits in the epidermis of leaves, stems, etc., through which gases are exchanged. 1
- noun plural stomata Zoology. a mouth or ingestive opening, especially when in the form of a small or simple aperture. 1
- noun plural stomata Medicine/Medical. an artificial opening between two hollow organs or between one hollow organ and the outside of the body, constructed to permit the passage of body fluids or waste products. 1
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Origin of stomata
First appearance:
before 1675 One of the 48% oldest English words
1675-85; < New Latin < Greek stóma mouth
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Parts of speech for Stomata
noun
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preposition
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stomata popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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