molluscous

mol·lus·cum

M m

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [muh-luhs-kuh m]
- /məˈlʌs kəm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [muh-luhs-kuh m]
- /məˈlʌs kəm/

Definitions of molluscous word

noun plural molluscous any of various skin conditions characterized by soft, rounded tumors. 1
abbreviation MOLLUSCOUS Molluscan. 1
adjective molluscous resembling a mollusc in the sense of being flaccid or without backbone 0
adjective molluscous relating to or having a similarity to a molluscum or swollen protuberance on the skin 0

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Origin of molluscous

First appearance:

before 1805

One of the 41% newest English words

1805-15; < New Latin, Latin: fungus, noun use of neuter of molluscus soft; akin to mollis soft

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molluscous popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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