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archicarp

ar·chi·carp
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ahr-ki-kahrp]
    • /ˈɑr kɪˌkɑrp/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ahr-ki-kahrp]
    • /ˈɑr kɪˌkɑrp/

Definitions of archicarp word

  • noun archicarp a female reproductive structure in ascomycetous fungi that consists of a cell or hypha and develops into the ascogonium 3
  • noun archicarp the female reproductive organ in an ascomycetous fungus, giving rise to spore sacs (asci) after fertilization 3
  • noun archicarp the female sex organ in various ascomycete fungi. 1

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Origin of archicarp

First appearance:

before 1885
One of the 21% newest English words
First recorded in 1885-90; archi- + -carp

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Parts of speech for Archicarp

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

archicarp popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 52% 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.

archicarp usage trend in Literature

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