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uveous

u·ve·a
U u

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [yoo-vee-uh]
    • /ˈyu vi ə/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [yoo-vee-uh]
    • /ˈyu vi ə/

Definition of uveous word

  • noun uveous the vascular tunic of the eye, comprising the iris, choroid coat, and ciliary body. 1

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Origin of uveous

First appearance:

before 1515
One of the 27% oldest English words
1515-25; < Medieval Latin ūvea, variant of Latin ūva fruit of the vine, grape

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Parts of speech for Uveous

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

uveous popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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