volvox

vol·vox

V v

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [vol-voks]
- /ˈvɒl vɒks/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [vol-voks]
- /ˈvɒl vɒks/

Definitions of volvox word

noun volvox any colonial, freshwater green algae of the genus Volvox, forming a hollow, greenish sphere of flagellated cells. 1
noun volvox any freshwater flagellate protozoan of the genus Volvox, occurring in colonies in the form of hollow multicellular spheres 0
noun volvox any of a genus (Volvox, family Volvocaceae) of multicellular, free-swimming, flagellated green algae whose cells form a pale green globular colony that rolls about in the water 0

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Origin of volvox

First appearance:

before 1790

One of the 43% newest English words

1790-1800; < New Latin, equivalent to Latin volv(ere) to turn, roll + -ōx (as in ferōx)

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Parts of speech for Volvox

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volvox popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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