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pseudoscorpion

pseu·do·scor·pi·on
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [soo-doh-skawr-pee-uh n]
    • /ˌsu doʊˈskɔr pi ən/
    • /sˌuːdəʊskˈɔːpiən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [soo-doh-skawr-pee-uh n]
    • /ˌsu doʊˈskɔr pi ən/

Definition of pseudoscorpion word

  • noun pseudoscorpion any of several small arachnids of the order Chelonethida that resemble a tailless scorpion and that feed chiefly on small insects. 1

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Origin of pseudoscorpion

First appearance:

before 1825
One of the 37% newest English words
1825-35; < New Latin Pseudoscorpionidae former name of the group; see pseudo-, scorpion

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Parts of speech for Pseudoscorpion

noun
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pseudoscorpion popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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