Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [as-uh-nuh s]
- /ˈæs ə nəs/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [as-uh-nuh s]
- /ˈæs ə nəs/
Definitions of acinus word
- noun acinus any of the terminal saclike portions of a compound gland 3
- noun acinus any of the small drupes that make up the fruit of the blackberry, raspberry, etc 3
- noun acinus a collection of berries, such as a bunch of grapes 3
- noun acinus one of the small sacs of a compound or racemose gland 3
- noun plural acinus Botany. one of the small drupelets or berries of an aggregate, baccate fruit, as the blackberry. 1
- noun plural acinus a berry, as a grape or currant. 1
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Origin of acinus
First appearance:
before 1725 One of the 49% newest English words
1725-35; < Latin: grape, berry, seed of a berry
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Parts of speech for Acinus
noun
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acinus popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 55% 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.
acinus usage trend in Literature
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- what is acinus?
- what is an acinus?
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