Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [sip-suh-luh]
- /ˈsɪp sə lə/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [sip-suh-luh]
- /ˈsɪp sə lə/
Definitions of cypsela word
- noun cypsela the dry one-seeded fruit of the daisy and related plants, which resembles an achene but is surrounded by a calyx sheath 3
- noun cypsela an achene derived from an inferior ovary, as in plants of the composite family 3
- noun plural cypsela an achene with an adherent calyx, as in the composite plants. 1
- noun cypsela A dry, single-seeded fruit formed from a double ovary, of which only one develops into a seed, as in the daisy family. 1
- noun cypsela (botany) An achene formed from a double ovary, especially in plants of the family Compositae. 0
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Origin of cypsela
First appearance:
before 1865 One of the 28% newest English words
1865-70; < New Latin < Greek kypsélē hollow vessel, chest, box
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Parts of speech for Cypsela
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cypsela popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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