Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

propygostylar

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: propy-gosty-lar
IPA

24

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

3

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

On the spine, immediately in front of the pygostyle (describing a joint or vertebra).

Example Sentences

"The propygostylar joint of the pigeon differs from the other intercorporal joints; it is primarily a hinge joint."

Etymology

From pro- + pygostyle + -ar.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: pro-
Suffix: pygostyle

Questions

What does propygostylar mean?: On the spine, immediately in front of the pygostyle (describing a joint or vertebra).
Where does propygostylar come from?: From pro- + pygostyle + -ar.

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