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agarita

ag·a·ri·ta
A a

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ag-uh-ree-tuh, ah-guh-]
    • /ˌæg əˈri tə, ˌɑ gə-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ag-uh-ree-tuh, ah-guh-]
    • /ˌæg əˈri tə, ˌɑ gə-/

Definitions of agarita word

  • noun agarita a tall shrub, Mahonia trifoliolata, of the barberry family, of southwestern North America, having stiff, oblong leaflets with spiny teeth and a red fruit used in jelly. 1
  • noun agarita (Uncountable Noun) Mahonia trifoliolata, a rounded evergreen shrub with high heat tolerance, native to the United States and Mexico. 0
  • noun agarita (Countable Noun) (rare) The red berry of Mahonia trifoliolata, often used in jellies. 0

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Origin of agarita

First appearance:

before 1885
One of the 21% newest English words
1885-90, Americanism; < Mexican Spanish agrito, probably derivative of Spanish agrio bitter, Old Spanish agro < Latin ācr- (stem of ācer sharp)

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Parts of speech for Agarita

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agarita popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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