egg case

E e

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [eg keys]
- /ɛg keɪs/
- /eɡ keɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [eg keys]
- /ɛg keɪs/

Definitions of egg case words

noun egg case Entomology. ootheca. 1
noun egg case Entomology. egg sac. 1
noun egg case A protective capsule that contains the eggs of some insects and molluscs. 0
noun egg case The leathery egg of certain marine animals such as sharks and skate. 0

See all 4 definitions of egg case

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Origin of egg case

First appearance:

before 1840

One of the 33% newest English words

First recorded in 1840-50

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Parts of speech for Egg case

noun

adjective

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adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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egg case popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 56% 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.

egg case usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for egg case

noun egg case

egg sac — a silken case or capsule containing eggs of a female spider.
ootheca — a case or capsule containing eggs, as that of certain gastropods and insects.

All 2 Synonyms of egg case