proglottid

pro·glot·tis

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [proh-glot-is]
- /proʊˈglɒt ɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [proh-glot-is]
- /proʊˈglɒt ɪs/

Definitions of proglottid word

noun plural proglottid one of the segments or joints of a tapeworm, containing complete reproductive systems, usually both male and female. 1
noun proglottid any of the segmentlike divisions of a tapeworm's body: each division has both male and female reproductive organs and is essentially an independent organism 0

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Origin of proglottid

First appearance:

before 1850

One of the 32% newest English words

1850-55; < New Latin, for Greek proglōssís point of the tongue. See pro-2, glottis

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Parts of speech for Proglottid

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proglottid 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 about 57% 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.

proglottid usage trend in Literature

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