strobilus

stro·bi·lus

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [stroh-bahy-luh s]
- /stroʊˈbaɪ ləs/
- /strˈɒbɪləs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [stroh-bahy-luh s]
- /stroʊˈbaɪ ləs/

Definitions of strobilus word

noun plural strobilus a reproductive structure characterized by overlapping scalelike parts, as a pine cone or the fruit of the hop. 1
noun plural strobilus a conelike structure composed of sporophylls, as of the club mosses and horsetails. 1
noun strobilus cone (sense 3) 0
noun strobilus strobila (sense 1) 0

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Origin of strobilus

First appearance:

before 1700

One of the 50% oldest English words

1700-10; < New Latin strobīlus, Late Latin: pine cone < Greek stróbīlos pine cone, whirlwind, whirling dance, derivative of stróbos whirling around

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Parts of speech for Strobilus

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strobilus popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 61% 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.

strobilus usage trend in Literature

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