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- US Pronunciation
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- [mir-ee-uh-pod]
- /ˈmɪr i əˌpɒd/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [mir-ee-uh-pod]
- /ˈmɪr i əˌpɒd/
Definitions of myriapod word
- noun myriapod any arthropod of the group Myriapoda, having an elongated segmented body with numerous paired, jointed legs, formerly classified as a class comprising the centipedes and millipedes. 1
- adjective myriapod Also, myriapodous [mir-ee-ap-uh-duh s] /ˌmɪr iˈæp ə dəs/ (Show IPA). belonging or pertaining to the myriapods. 1
- adjective myriapod having very numerous legs. 1
- noun myriapod An arthropod of a group that includes the centipedes, millipedes, and related animals. Myriapods have elongated bodies with numerous leg -bearing segments. 1
- noun myriapod any terrestrial arthropod of the group Myriapoda, having a long segmented body and many walking limbs: includes the centipedes and millipedes 0
- adjective myriapod of, relating to, or belonging to the Myriapoda 0
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Origin of myriapod
First appearance:
before 1820 One of the 38% newest English words
From the New Latin word Myriapoda, dating back to 1820-30. See myria-, -pod
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Parts of speech for Myriapod
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myriapod popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 75% 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.
myriapod usage trend in Literature
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