manucode

man·u·code

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [man-yuh-kohd]
- /ˈmæn yəˌkoʊd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [man-yuh-kohd]
- /ˈmæn yəˌkoʊd/

Definitions of manucode word

noun manucode any of various birds of paradise of the New Guinea region, having dark, metallic plumage. 1
noun manucode Any of the birds of paradise in the genus Manucodia. 0

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Origin of manucode

First appearance:

before 1825

One of the 37% newest English words

1825-35; < French, shortening of New Latin Manucodiata (originally a genus name) < Malay manuk dewata bird of paradise (manuk bird + dewata gods < an Indo-Aryan word; see deva)

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Parts of speech for Manucode

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manucode popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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