Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [uh-kan-thuh s]
- /əˈkæn θəs/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [uh-kan-thuh s]
- /əˈkæn θəs/
Definitions of acanthine word
- adjective acanthine of or resembling an acanthus 3
- adjective acanthine decorated with acanthus leaves 3
- adjective acanthine of or resembling an acanthus or its leaves 3
- noun plural acanthine any of several plants of the genus Acanthus, of the Mediterranean region, having spiny or toothed leaves and showy, white or purplish flowers. Compare acanthus family. 1
- noun plural acanthine an architectural ornament, as in the Corinthian capital, resembling the leaves of this plant. 1
- noun acanthine Of, pertaining to, or resembling, the plant acanthus, or its leaves. (First attested in the mid 18th century.). 1
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Origin of acanthine
First appearance:
before 1610 One of the 40% oldest English words
1610-20; < New Latin, Latin < Greek ákanthos bear's-foot
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Parts of speech for Acanthine
noun
adjective
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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acanthine popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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