Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

acerous

/ˈæs.əɹ.əs/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: ac-er-ous
IPA: /ˈæs.əɹ.əs/

9

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

3

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Alternative spelling of acerose.

adj

Destitute of tentacles.

adj

Without antennae.

Example Sentences

"an acerous mollusk"
"an acerous insect"

Etymology

See acerose.

Origin

Source language: Ancient Greek

Word Breakdown

Root: ἀ-

Questions

How do you pronounce acerous?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈæs.əɹ.əs/.
What does acerous mean?: Alternative spelling of acerose.
Where does acerous come from?: It is traced to Ancient Greek.

How to pronounce acerous

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