Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuhl-tel-uh s]
- /kʌlˈtɛl əs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuhl-tel-uh s]
- /kʌlˈtɛl əs/
Definition of cultellus word
- noun plural cultellus a sharp, knifelike structure, as the mouthparts of certain bloodsucking flies. 1
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Origin of cultellus
First appearance:
before 1895 One of the 18% newest English words
1895-1900; < Latin: diminutive of culter knife, colter; for formation, see castellum
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Parts of speech for Cultellus
noun
adjective
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preposition
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cultellus popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% 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.
cultellus usage trend in Literature
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