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- [uhm-boh]
- /ˈʌm boʊ/
- /ˈʌmbəʊ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uhm-boh]
- /ˈʌm boʊ/
Definitions of umbo word
- noun plural umbo a boss on a shield, as one at the center of a circular shield. 1
- noun plural umbo any similar boss or protuberance. 1
- noun plural umbo Zoology. the beak of a bivalve shell; the protuberance of each valve above the hinge. 1
- noun plural umbo Anatomy. the depressed area on the outer surface of the tympanic membrane. 1
- noun plural umbo a blunt or rounded protuberance arising from a surface, as on a pine cone scale. 1
- noun umbo a small hump projecting from the centre of the cap in certain mushrooms 0
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Origin of umbo
First appearance:
before 1715 One of the 49% newest English words
1715-25; < Latin umbō boss (of a shield), knob, projecting part; akin to umbilīcus (see umbilicus)
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Parts of speech for Umbo
noun
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preposition
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umbo popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 54% 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.
umbo usage trend in Literature
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