word
copepod
KOH-puh-pod
ˈkoʊpəˌpɒdListen
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Syllable breakdown
copepod
Dictionary meaning
A tiny crustacean that forms a major part of marine zooplankton.
History and origin
Greek kōpē + pous.
Examples
- Larval fish fed heavily on copepod blooms in the estuary.
Common mispronunciations
KOH-pee-pod
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