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- [fal-uh-rohp]
- /ˈfæl əˌroʊp/
- /fˈalərˌəʊp/
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- [fal-uh-rohp]
- /ˈfæl əˌroʊp/
Definitions of phalarope word
- noun phalarope any of three species of small, aquatic birds of the family Phalaropodidae, resembling sandpipers but having lobate toes. 1
- noun phalarope any aquatic shore bird of the family Phalaropidae, such as Phalaropus fulicarius (grey phalarope), of northern oceans and lakes, having a long slender bill and lobed toes: order Charadriiformes 0
- noun phalarope any of a family (Phalaropodidae) of small shorebirds: the male rears the young 0
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Origin of phalarope
First appearance:
before 1770 One of the 46% newest English words
1770-80; < French < New Latin Phalaropus genus name < Greek phalār(ís) coot + -o- -o- + -pous -footed; see -pod
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Parts of speech for Phalarope
noun
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pronoun
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conjunction
determiner
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phalarope popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 55% 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.
phalarope usage trend in Literature
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