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Added 10 October 2026

nucular

/ˈnukjəlɚ/ adjective

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Pronunciation spelling of nuclear.

adjective

Nut-shaped; of or relating to a nucule — a section of a compound (usually hard) fruit.

Origin

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

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