physoclistous

phy·so·clis·tous

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fahy-suh-klis-tuh s]
- /ˌfaɪ səˈklɪs təs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fahy-suh-klis-tuh s]
- /ˌfaɪ səˈklɪs təs/

Definitions of physoclistous word

adjective physoclistous having the air bladder closed off from the mouth. 1
adjective physoclistous (of fishes) having an air bladder that is not connected to the alimentary canal 0

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Origin of physoclistous

First appearance:

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

1885-90; < New Latin Physoclist(i) genus name (< Greek phȳso- physo- + kleistoí, plural of kleistós shut, verbid of kleíein to shut) + -ous

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Parts of speech for Physoclistous

noun

adjective

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adverb

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physoclistous popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 73% 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.

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