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- [puh-raf-uh-sis]
- /pəˈræf ə sɪs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [puh-raf-uh-sis]
- /pəˈræf ə sɪs/
Definition of paraphyses word
- noun plural paraphyses one of the erect, sterile filaments often growing among the reproductive organs in many fungi, mosses, and ferns. 1
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Origin of paraphyses
First appearance:
before 1855 One of the 30% newest English words
1855-60; < New Latin < Greek paráphysis literally, a growing beside, by-growth, equivalent to para- para-1 + phýsis growth, nature; see physic
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Parts of speech for Paraphyses
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paraphyses popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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