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pergolide

/ˈpɝ.ɡəˌlaɪd/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.02 in modern English

Syllables
per-golide
IPA
/ˈpɝ.ɡəˌlaɪd/
13
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An ergot derivative which is a dopamine agonist used chiefly in the treatment of Parkinson's disease.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

From p(ropyl) + -erg- (“ergot alkaloid derivative”) + -golide (“ergoline derivative”).

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈpɝ.ɡəˌlaɪd/
  • British English: /ˈpɜː.ɡəl.ʌɪd/

Usage

Questions

How do you pronounce pergolide?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈpɝ.ɡəˌlaɪd/.
What does pergolide mean?
An ergot derivative which is a dopamine agonist used chiefly in the treatment of Parkinson's disease.
Where does pergolide come from?
From p(ropyl) + -erg- (“ergot alkaloid derivative”) + -golide (“ergoline derivative”).

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