Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [zoh-ee-uh]
- /zoʊˈi ə/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [zoh-ee-uh]
- /zoʊˈi ə/
Definitions of zoeal word
- noun plural zoeal any of the free-swimming larva of certain crustaceans, as the crab, having rudimentary legs and a spiny carapace. 1
- adjective zoeal denoting a larval stage of crabs and related crustaceans, during which there are spines on the body and the limbs are not fully developed 0
- adjective zoeal Of or pertaining to zoeae. 0
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Origin of zoeal
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 Zoeal
noun
adjective
verb
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
zoeal 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 most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.