nucular

adj — 2 senses

adj

US /ˈnukjəlɚ/ · UK /ˈnjuːkjələ/

Etymology Respelling representing a mispronunciation of nuclear by metathesis and epenthesis or by association with nuke.

Pronunciation spelling Pronunciation spelling of nuclear.

adj

Etymology From nucule + -ar.

Biology, Botany, Natural sciences Nut-shaped; of or relating to a nucule — a section of a compound (usually hard) fruit.

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