collembolan

col·lem·bo·lan

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuh-lem-buh-luh n]
- /kəˈlɛm bə lən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuh-lem-buh-luh n]
- /kəˈlɛm bə lən/

Definitions of collembolan word

noun collembolan any small primitive wingless insect of the order Collembola, which comprises the springtails 3
adjective collembolan of, relating to, or belonging to the Collembola 3
noun collembolan springtail 3
adjective collembolan Also, collembolous. belonging or pertaining to the insect order Collembola, comprising the springtails. 1
noun collembolan a collembolan insect; springtail. 1
noun collembolan Any insect of the order Collembola; the springtails. 1

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Origin of collembolan

First appearance:

before 1870

One of the 26% newest English words

1870; < New Latin Collembol(a) order name (equivalent to Greek kóll(a) glue + émbola, plural of émbolon wedge, stopper (see embolus); so named from the collophore) + -an

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collembolan popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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