Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ter-uh-luh]
- /ˈtɛr ə lə/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ter-uh-luh]
- /ˈtɛr ə lə/
Definitions of pteryla word
- noun plural pteryla one of the feathered areas on the skin of a bird. 1
- noun pteryla any of the tracts of skin that bear contour feathers, arranged in lines along the body of a bird 0
- noun pteryla any of the special areas on a bird's skin from which feathers grow 0
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Origin of pteryla
First appearance:
before 1865 One of the 28% newest English words
1865-70; < New Latin < Greek pter(ón) feather + hȳ́lē woods
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Parts of speech for Pteryla
noun
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pteryla popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use 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.
pteryla usage trend in Literature
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