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trichonymph

trich·o·nymph
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [trik-uh-nimf]
    • /ˈtrɪk əˌnɪmf/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [trik-uh-nimf]
    • /ˈtrɪk əˌnɪmf/

Definition of trichonymph word

  • noun trichonymph a flagellated protozoan of the genus Trichonympha that lives in the intestine of wood-eating termites, transforming the cellulose in the wood into soluble carbohydrates that can be utilized by the insect. 1

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trichonymph popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 67% 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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