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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD CHITON

From Greek khitōn coat of mail, of Semitic origin; related to Hebrew kethōnet.
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PRONUNCIATION OF CHITON

chiton  [ˈkaɪtən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CHITON

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Chiton is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CHITON MEAN IN ENGLISH?

chiton

Chiton

Chitons /ˈkaɪtənz/ are small to large marine molluscs in the class Polyplacophora, which formerly was known as Amphineura. About 940 extant and 430 fossil species are recognized. These molluscs are also sometimes commonly known as sea cradles or "coat-of-mail shells", or more formally as loricates, polyplacophorans, and occasionally as polyplacophores. Chitons have a dorsal shell which is composed of eight separate shell plates or valves. These plates overlap somewhat at the front and back edges, and yet articulate well with one another. Because of this, although the plates provide good protection for impacts from above, they nonetheless permit the chiton to flex upward when needed for locomotion over uneven surfaces, and also allow the animal to slowly curl up into a ball when it is dislodged from the underlying surface. The shell plates are surrounded by a structure known as a girdle.

Definition of chiton in the English dictionary

The definition of chiton in the dictionary is a loose woollen tunic worn knee length by men and full length by women. Other definition of chiton is Also called: coat-of-mail shell. any small primitive marine mollusc of the genus Chiton and related genera, having an elongated body covered with eight overlapping shell plates: class Amphineura.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CHITON


affrighten
əˈfraɪtən
Blyton
ˈblaɪtən
brighten
ˈbraɪtən
Brighton
ˈbraɪtən
Britain
ˈbrɪtən
Crichton
ˈkraɪtən
enlighten
ɪnˈlaɪtən
frighten
ˈfraɪtən
heighten
ˈhaɪtən
lighten
ˈlaɪtən
metropolitan
ˌmɛtrəˈpɒlɪtən
overtighten
ˌəʊvəˈtaɪtən
retighten
ˌriːˈtaɪtən
righten
ˈraɪtən
seiten
ˈsaɪtən
tighten
ˈtaɪtən
titan
ˈtaɪtən
triton
ˈtraɪtən
whiten
ˈwaɪtən
written
ˈrɪtən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CHITON

chit
Chita
chital
chitarrone
chitarroni
chitchat
chitchatted
chitchatting
chitin
chitinoid
chitinous
chitlings
chitlins
chitosan
Chittagong
chitter
chittering
chitterlings
chitty
chiv

WORDS THAT END LIKE CHITON

alarm clock Briton
Billiton
Briton
exciton
graviton
Honiton
ice piton
mirliton
multiton
niton
piton
positon
soliton

Synonyms and antonyms of chiton in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «chiton» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CHITON

Find out the translation of chiton to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of chiton from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «chiton» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

chiton
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

chitón
570 millions of speakers

English

chiton
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

chiton
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الخيتون
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

хитон
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

túnica
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

কাইতেন
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

chiton
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Chiton
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

chiton
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

キトン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

키톤
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Chiton
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

chất giác tố
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

chiton
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

चिंटोन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

chiton
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

chitone
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

chiton
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

хітон
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

chiton
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

χιτώνας
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

chiton
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

chiton
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

chiton
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of chiton

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CHITON»

The term «chiton» is regularly used and occupies the 58.123 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CHITON» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «chiton» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «chiton» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about chiton

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CHITON»

Discover the use of chiton in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to chiton and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Encyclopedia of Ancient Greece
The basic piece of clothing for both men and women was the chiton, a tunic-like garment that fastened at the shoulders. It could be long or short depending on the wearer's gender and age. Women generally wore ankle-length chitons while ...
Nigel Guy Wilson, 2006
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New Zealand Journal of Zoology
R. G. CREESE1 M. H. B. O'NEILL2 'University of Auckland, Marine Laboratory R. D. Leigh, New Zealand 2Zoology Department University of Canterbury Private Bag, Christchurch, New Zealand* Abstract Chiton aorangi n. sp. from offshore ...
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Proceedings of the United States National Museum
CHITON CUMINGSII Frembly. 1827. Zool. Journ., vol. 3, p. 198, suppl. pi. 16, fig. 3. — Sowerby, Con. 111., Chiton, fig. 32, 1833. — Amaurochiton Thiele, Gebiss d . Schn., vol. 2, p. 362, 1893. Callao, Peru, to Chilog Island, Chile. CHITON ...
United States National Museum, 1910
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SMITHSONIAN MISCELLANEOUS COLLECTIONS
Page. Chiton aby&sorum 319 Chiton aculcatus 300 Chiton allma 314,315,322 Chiton alveolus 315 Chiton aniiculatus 1, 307, 310 Chiton armatua 304 Chiton articulatua 295, 207, 311, 313 Chiton UteclloidM 322 Chiton awlluB 315, 318 Chiton ...
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Proceedings
Chiton nbymmm. _ _ _ Chiwn aouleam .. .. . Chiton albus ....... . . Chiton nlveolus. . ......................... . . 315 Chiton amiculatus ...... . .. . . .. 1, 307, 310 Chiton annulus . ... 303 Ghiwu cinereus . . . . . . . . . . .280, 201, 318, 819, 320, 323 Chiton coelatua .
United States National Museum, 1880
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Etruscan Dress
recently discovered series of terracotta friezes from Poggio Civitate, in North E truria, dating, according to the excavator, from the middle of the sixth century, the servants attending their masters are distinguished by the kind of chiton they wear  ...
Larissa Bonfante, 2003
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Bulletin of the United States Geological Survey
Chiton marmoreus var., Chem., Jour, de Conch., v, 153. G. Chiton marmoreus Chem., Krebs. 89. Chiton marmoreus Eve., Arango, Fauna Mai. Cuba, 1878. 231. Ca. J. ST. PR. SCx. Chiton marmoreus Rve., Krebs. 90. Chiton inulticostatus ...
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Bulletin - United States Geological Survey
Chiton marmoreus var., Chem., Jour, de Couch., v, 153. G. Chitou marmoreus Chem., Krebs. 89. Chiton marmoreus Rve., Araugo, Fauna Mai. Cuba, 1878. 231. Ca. J. ST. PR. SCx. Chiton marmoreus Rve., Krebs. 90. Chiton multicostatus C. B.  ...
Geological Survey (U.S.), 1885
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List of Marine Mollusca Comprising the Quaternary Fossils ...
Chiton marmoreus var., Chem., Jour. de Conch., v, 153. G. Chiton marmoreus Chem., Krebs. 89. Chiton marmoreus Uve., Arango, Fauna Mal. Cuba, 1878. 231. Ca. J. ST. PR. SCx. Chiton marmoreus Rve., Krebs. 90. Chiton mnlticostatus C. B.  ...
William Healey Dall, 1885
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Seashells of North America: A Guide to Field Identification
This beautifully illustrated guide helps both the novice and experienced shell hunter distinguish between similar varieties and find the glorious specimens that become a collection's prize.
R. Tucker Abbott, Herbert S. Zim, 2014

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CHITON»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term chiton is used in the context of the following news items.
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Tangled affairs of the heart and bank account in The Lost Swimmer …
... having an affair with her boss, Coastal's Dean of Arts, the glamorous and flirtatious Priscilla Chiton. As if cuts and suspicions weren't enough, ... «Sydney Morning Herald, Jul 15»
2
In Defense of Cool Old Symbols
... pediments to chiton-clad figures and stiff-winged eagles. But it was the flowering of Romantic sensibilities that really gave them their edge. «Patheos, Jun 15»
3
How Did Dr. Chilton Survive On 'Hannibal'? He Was Shot But Lived …
Dr. Chiton to Hannibal, who is still alive despite his presumed death last season. The press release for the episode, which is titled “Aperitivo,” reveals the fate of ... «Bustle, Jun 15»
4
Archaeological find puts shellfish on the menu
“Abalone (Haliotis spp), turban shells (Turbo intercostalis) and chitons (Chiton spp) seem to be the dominant part of the resources people were ... «Science Network Western Australia, Jun 15»
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CoinWeek Ancient Coin Series - The Paradox of Byzantine Silver
The Theotokos nimbate, wearing chiton decorated with diamond of four pellets and maphorium, standing on dais, with r. hand on breast and on ... «CoinWeek, Jun 15»
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Second Valley's Graham Smith receives OAM medal in the Queen's …
Mr Smith is a life member of the Normanville and Chiton Rocks surf lifesaving clubs. He was a volunteer for the Country Fire Service (CFS) for ... «The Times, Jun 15»
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Scientists may have solved 2011's mysterious marine die-off along …
The gumboot chiton and the ochre sea star were two other organisms that were observed in large numbers washed up along the shore during ... «Washington Post, Jun 15»
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FISHING REPORT | Kings Beach, Goolwa, Carrickalinga and beyond
CHITON ROCKS. The school of salmon trout is still in the area and, when found along the beach, casters are still having hookups with some ... «The Times, May 15»
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The toughest, smartest, strangest creatures ever to evolve are …
They include the Gumboot Chiton, the Dismal Limpet, the Gooey Duck Siphons (a Chinese delicacy) and the Cooper's Nutmeg Snail Vampires. «Spectator.co.uk, May 15»
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Lost Girl: “Second Chances” Review
Bo meanwhile is trying to find her way through a labyrinth where she gets unexpected help from a woman in a Greek chiton. They make their ... «The Workprint, Apr 15»

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