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- US Pronunciation
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- [brey-kee-uh-pod, brak-ee-]
- /ˈbreɪ ki əˌpɒd, ˈbræk i-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [brey-kee-uh-pod, brak-ee-]
- /ˈbreɪ ki əˌpɒd, ˈbræk i-/
Definitions of brachiopod word
- noun brachiopod any marine invertebrate animal of the phylum Brachiopoda, having a ciliated feeding organ (lophophore) and a shell consisting of dorsal and ventral valves 3
- noun brachiopod any of a phylum (Brachiopoda) of marine animals with hinged upper and lower shells enclosing two armlike parts with tentacles that are used for guiding minute food particles to the mouth 3
- noun brachiopod any mollusklike, marine animal of the phylum Brachiopoda, having a dorsal and ventral shell; a lamp shell. 1
- adjective brachiopod Also, brachiopodous [brey-kee-op-uh-duh s, brak-ee] /ˌbreɪ kiˈɒp ə dəs, ˌbræk i/ (Show IPA). belonging or pertaining to the Brachiopoda. 1
- noun brachiopod Any of many marine invertebrates, of the phylum Brachiopoda, that have bivalve dorsal and ventral shells with two tentacle-bearing arms that capture food. 0
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Origin of brachiopod
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
From the New Latin word Brachiopoda, dating back to 1830-40. See brachio-, -pod
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Parts of speech for Brachiopod
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brachiopod popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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