Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dahy-kluh-nuh s, dahy-klahy-]
- /ˈdaɪ klə nəs, daɪˈklaɪ-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [dahy-kluh-nuh s, dahy-klahy-]
- /ˈdaɪ klə nəs, daɪˈklaɪ-/
Definitions of diclinous word
- adjective diclinous (of flowering plants) bearing unisexual flowers 3
- adjective diclinous (of flowers) unisexual 3
- adjective diclinous having the stamens and pistils in separate flowers 3
- adjective diclinous (of a plant species, variety, etc.) having the stamens and the pistils in separate flowers, either on the same plant or on different plants; either monoecious or dioecious. 1
- adjective diclinous (of a flower) having only stamens or only pistils; unisexual. 1
- adjective diclinous (botany, dated) unisexual. 0
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Origin of diclinous
First appearance:
before 1820 One of the 38% newest English words
1820-30; di-1 + Greek klī́n(ē) couch, bed + -ous
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Parts of speech for Diclinous
noun
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diclinous 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 about 54% 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.
diclinous usage trend in Literature
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