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- US Pronunciation
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- [ran-id, rey-nid]
- /ˈræn ɪd, ˈreɪ nɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ran-id, rey-nid]
- /ˈræn ɪd, ˈreɪ nɪd/
Definitions of ranid word
- adjective ranid belonging or pertaining to the frog family Ranidae, characterized by smooth, moist skin and semiaquatic habits. 1
- noun ranid frog1 (def 2). 1
- noun ranid any frog of the family Ranidae 0
- adjective ranid of, relating to, or resembling a frog of the family Ranidae 0
- noun ranid any of a large family (Ranidae) of frogs having teeth in the upper jaw 0
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Origin of ranid
First appearance:
before 1885 One of the 21% newest English words
1885-90; < New Latin Ranidae, equivalent to Ran(a) a genus (Latin rāna frog) + -idae -id2
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Parts of speech for Ranid
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
ranid popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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