veliger

ve·li·ger

V v

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [vee-li-jer]
- /ˈvi lɪ dʒər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [vee-li-jer]
- /ˈvi lɪ dʒər/

Definitions of veliger word

noun veliger a larval stage of certain mollusks, intermediate between the trochophore and the adult form. 1
noun veliger the free-swimming larva of many molluscs, having a rudimentary shell and a ciliated velum used for feeding and locomotion 0
noun veliger (zoology) The planktonic larva of many kinds of marine and freshwater gastropod molluscs, as well as most bivalve molluscs. 0

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Origin of veliger

First appearance:

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

From New Latin, dating back to 1875-80; See origin at velum, -i-, -gerous

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Parts of speech for Veliger

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veliger popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% 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.

veliger usage trend in Literature

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