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- [ad-n-oid]
- /ˈæd nˌɔɪd/
- /ˈæd.ən.ɔɪdz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ad-n-oid]
- /ˈæd nˌɔɪd/
Definitions of adenoids word
- noun plural adenoids Adenoids are soft lumps of flesh at the back and top of a person's throat that sometimes become swollen and have to be removed. 3
- noun plural adenoids a mass of lymphoid tissue at the back of the throat behind the uvula: when enlarged it often restricts nasal breathing, esp in young children 3
- noun plural adenoids growths of lymphoid tissue in the upper part of the throat, behind the nose: they can swell up, esp. during childhood, obstruct breathing and speaking, and cause chronic ear infections 3
- noun adenoids Usually, adenoids. an enlarged mass of lymphoid tissue in the upper pharynx, often obstructing breathing through the nasal passages. 1
- adjective adenoids of or relating to the lymph glands. 1
- adjective adenoids of or relating to the adenoids. 1
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Origin of adenoids
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
From the Greek word adenoeidḗs, dating back to 1830-40. See aden-, -oid
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Parts of speech for Adenoids
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adenoids popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for adenoids
noun adenoids
- snout — the part of an animal's head projecting forward and containing the nose and jaws; muzzle.
- beak — A bird's beak is the hard curved or pointed part of its mouth.
- muzzle — the mouth, or end for discharge, of the barrel of a gun, pistol, etc.
- snoot — Slang. the nose.
- proboscis — the trunk of an elephant.
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