PHACOPS

Pha"cops, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Paleon.)

Definition: A genus of trilobites found in the Silurian and Devonian formations. Phacops bufo is one of the most common species.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

22 February 2025

ANALYSIS

(noun) the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., ‘the father of the bride’ instead of ‘the bride’s father’


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