wing formula

wing for·mu·la

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [wing fawr-myuh-luh]
- /wɪŋ ˈfɔr myə lə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [wing fawr-myuh-luh]
- /wɪŋ ˈfɔr myə lə/

Definition of wing formula words

noun wing formula a numerical representation of the relative lengths of the primary feathers of a bird's wing, used in identifying similar species, as flycatchers. 1

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Origin of wing formula

First appearance:

before 1935

One of the 8% newest English words

First recorded in 1935-40

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Parts of speech for Wing formula

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wing formula popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this 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.

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