zoochore

zo·o·chore

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [zoh-uh-kawr, -kohr]
- /ˈzoʊ əˌkɔr, -ˌkoʊr/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [zoh-uh-kawr, -kohr]
- /ˈzoʊ əˌkɔr, -ˌkoʊr/

Definitions of zoochore word

noun zoochore a plant whose structure adapts it for dispersion by animals. 1
noun zoochore (botany) A plant whose seeds, spores, or fruit are dispersed by animals. 0

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Origin of zoochore

First appearance:

before 1900

One of the 17% newest English words

1900-05; zoo- + -chore, combining form representing Greek chōreîn to make way

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Parts of speech for Zoochore

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zoochore popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% 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.

zoochore usage trend in Literature

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