tellin

tel·lin

T t

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tel-in]
- /ˈtɛl ɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tel-in]
- /ˈtɛl ɪn/

Definitions of tellin word

noun tellin any marine bivalve mollusk of the genus Tellina, having a thin, rounded shell of white, yellow, pink, or purple. 1
noun tellin any of various slim marine bivalve molluscs of the genus Tellina (or Macoma) that live in intertidal sand, esp the smooth oval delicately tinted T. tenuis 0

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Origin of tellin

First appearance:

before 1895

One of the 18% newest English words

1895-1900; < New Latin Tellina name of the genus < Greek tellī́nē a shellfish

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Parts of speech for Tellin

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tellin popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 53% 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.

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