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villi

vil·lus
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [vil-uh s]
    • /ˈvɪl əs/
    • /ˈvɪ.li/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [vil-uh s]
    • /ˈvɪl əs/

Definitions of villi word

  • noun plural villi Anatomy, Zoology. one of the minute, wormlike processes on certain membranes, especially on the mucous membrane of the small intestine, where they serve in absorbing nutriment. 1
  • noun plural villi Botany. one of the long, soft, straight hairs covering the fruit, flowers, and other parts of certain plants. 1
  • abbreviation VILLI villus 0

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Origin of villi

First appearance:

before 1695
One of the 49% oldest English words
1695-1705; < Latin: shaggy hair, thick nap

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Parts of speech for Villi

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

villi 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.
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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Synonyms for villi

noun villi

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