spinule

spi·nule

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [spahy-nyool, spin-yool]
- /ˈspaɪ nyul, ˈspɪn yul/
- /spˈɪnjuːl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [spahy-nyool, spin-yool]
- /ˈspaɪ nyul, ˈspɪn yul/

Definitions of spinule word

noun spinule a small spine. 1
noun spinule a very small spine, thorn, or prickle 0
noun spinule a small spine 0

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Origin of spinule

First appearance:

before 1745

One of the 47% newest English words

From the Latin word spīnula, dating back to 1745-55. See spine, -ule

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Parts of speech for Spinule

noun

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exclamation

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spinule popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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