velella

ve·lel·la

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [vuh-lel-uh]
- /vəˈlɛl ə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [vuh-lel-uh]
- /vəˈlɛl ə/

Definitions of velella word

noun velella a floating colony of hydrozoans of the genus Velella, having a vertical crest that is used as a sail. 1
noun velella (zoology) Any of the genus Velella of free-floating marine protozoans. 0

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Origin of velella

First appearance:

before 1825

One of the 37% newest English words

1825-35; < New Latin, equivalent to Latin vēl(um) sail + -ella -ella

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Parts of speech for Velella

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velella popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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