nasute

na·sute

N n

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ney-soot]
- /neɪˈsut/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ney-soot]
- /neɪˈsut/

Definitions of nasute word

noun nasute a soldier termite characterized by a beaklike snout through which a sticky secretion repellent to other insects is emitted. 1
noun nasute (obsolete) Having a sensitive sense of smell. 1
noun nasute any of several termites of the subfamily Nasutitermitinae native to tropical regions 0

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Origin of nasute

First appearance:

before 1645

One of the 44% oldest English words

1645-55 for earlier sense “big-nosed”; < Latin nāsūtus big-nosed, equivalent to nāsū- (combining form of nāsus nose) + -tus adj. suffix

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Parts of speech for Nasute

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nasute 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.

According to our data about 51% 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.

nasute usage trend in Literature

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