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- [uh-mig-duh-loid]
- /əˈmɪg dəˌlɔɪd/
- /ˈamɪɡdˌalɔɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-mig-duh-loid]
- /əˈmɪg dəˌlɔɪd/
Definitions of amygdaloid word
- noun amygdaloid a volcanic igneous rock containing amygdales 3
- adjective amygdaloid having the shape of an almond 3
- noun amygdaloid igneous rock containing amygdules 3
- abbreviation AMYGDALOID almond-shaped 3
- adjective amygdaloid of or like amygdaloid; containing amygdules 3
- noun amygdaloid a volcanic rock in which rounded cavities formed by the expansion of gas or steam have later become filled with deposits of various minerals. 1
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Origin of amygdaloid
First appearance:
before 1785 One of the 44% newest English words
1785-95; < Latin amygdal(a) almond + -oid
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Parts of speech for Amygdaloid
noun
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amygdaloid popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 71% 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.
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