Transcription
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- [zoh-ee-uh]
- /zoʊˈi ə/
- /zˈiə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [zoh-ee-uh]
- /zoʊˈi ə/
Definitions of zoea word
- noun plural zoea any of the free-swimming larva of certain crustaceans, as the crab, having rudimentary legs and a spiny carapace. 1
- noun zoea A larval form of certain crustaceans, such as the crab, having a spiny carapace and rudimentary limbs on the abdomen and thorax. 1
- noun zoea the free-swimming larva of a crab or related crustacean, which has well-developed abdominal appendages and may bear one or more spines 0
- noun zoea an early, free-swimming larval stage of various decapod crustaceans, characterized by long, curved anterior and dorsal spines on the carapace 0
- noun zoea Alternative spelling of zoaea. 0
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Origin of zoea
First appearance:
before 1820 One of the 38% newest English words
1820-30; < New Latin, equivalent to Greek zō(ḗ) life + New Latin -ea -ea
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Parts of speech for Zoea
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zoea popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 58% 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.