tegula

teg·u·la

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [teg-yuh-luh]
- /ˈtɛg yə lə/
- /tˈeɡjʊlə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [teg-yuh-luh]
- /ˈtɛg yə lə/

Definitions of tegula word

noun plural tegula (in certain insects) a scalelike lobe at the base of the forewing. 1
noun tegula one of a pair of coverings of the forewings of certain insects 0
noun tegula an overlapping roof tile 0

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Origin of tegula

First appearance:

before 1820

One of the 38% newest English words

First recorded in 1820-30, tegula is from the Latin word tēgula tile

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Parts of speech for Tegula

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tegula popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 68% 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.

tegula usage trend in Literature

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