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circumscissile

/sˌɜː.kəmˈsɪs.ɪl/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
cir-cum-scis-sile
IPA
/sˌɜː.kəmˈsɪs.ɪl/
22
Scrabble Score
14
Letters
4
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Describing any seed-vessel that splits along a circumference, with the upper part coming off as a lid.

Etymology

From circum- + scissile.

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • British English: /sˌɜː.kəmˈsɪs.ɪl/

Questions

How do you pronounce circumscissile?
The recorded pronunciation is /sˌɜː.kəmˈsɪs.ɪl/.
What does circumscissile mean?
Describing any seed-vessel that splits along a circumference, with the upper part coming off as a lid.
Where does circumscissile come from?
From circum- + scissile.

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