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thysanuran

thy·sa·nu·ran
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [thahy-suh-noo r-uh n, -nyoo r-, this-uh-]
    • /ˌθaɪ səˈnʊər ən, -ˈnyʊər-, ˌθɪs ə-/
    • /θˈaɪsənjˌʊrən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [thahy-suh-noo r-uh n, -nyoo r-, this-uh-]
    • /ˌθaɪ səˈnʊər ən, -ˈnyʊər-, ˌθɪs ə-/

Definitions of thysanuran word

  • adjective thysanuran Also, thysanurous. belonging or pertaining to the order Thysanura, comprising the bristletails. 1
  • noun thysanuran a thysanuran insect; bristletail. 1
  • noun thysanuran any primitive wingless insect of the order Thysanura, which comprises the bristletails 0
  • adjective thysanuran of, relating to, or belonging to the order Thysanura 0
  • noun thysanuran any of an order (Thysanura) of very primitive insects that have bristlelike appendages at the rear end, including bristletails and silverfish 0

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Origin of thysanuran

First appearance:

before 1820
One of the 38% newest English words
1820-30; < New Latin Thysanur(a) (< Greek thýsan(os) tassel + -oura, neuter plural of -ouros -tailed, adj. derivative of ourá tail) + -an

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thysanuran popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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