ammocoete

am·mo·cete

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [am-uh-seet]
- /ˈæm əˌsit/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [am-uh-seet]
- /ˈæm əˌsit/

Definitions of ammocoete word

noun ammocoete the larva of primitive jawless vertebrates, such as the lamprey, that lives buried in mud and feeds on microorganisms 3
noun ammocoete the larval stage of a lamprey. 1
noun ammocoete (zoology) A larva of a lamprey. 1

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Origin of ammocoete

First appearance:

before 1855

One of the 30% newest English words

1855-60; < New Latin ammocoetes literally, something bedded in sand < Greek ámmo(s) sand + koítē bed

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Parts of speech for Ammocoete

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ammocoete popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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