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acanthostyle

/əˈkæn.θəˌstaɪl/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
acan-thostyle
IPA
/əˈkæn.θəˌstaɪl/
20
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
2
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A spicule with tiny spines from monaxon sponges.

Etymology

From acantho- (“spine”) + -style (“animal part felt to resemble a pillar”).

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /əˈkæn.θəˌstaɪl/

Inflected Forms

acanthostyles (plural)

Questions

How do you pronounce acanthostyle?
The recorded pronunciation is /əˈkæn.θəˌstaɪl/.
What does acanthostyle mean?
A spicule with tiny spines from monaxon sponges.
Where does acanthostyle come from?
From acantho- (“spine”) + -style (“animal part felt to resemble a pillar”).

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