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- US Pronunciation
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- [al-biz-ee-uh, -bit-see-uh]
- /ælˈbɪz i ə, -ˈbɪt si ə/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [al-biz-ee-uh, -bit-see-uh]
- /ælˈbɪz i ə, -ˈbɪt si ə/
Definitions of albizzia word
- noun albizzia any of numerous trees, shrubs, and lianas of the genus Albizia, belonging to the family Leguminosae 3
- noun albizzia any of several trees and shrubs belonging to the genus Albizia, of the legume family, native to warm regions of the Old World, having feathery pinnate leaves, densely clustered flowers, and flat pods. 1
- noun albizzia A leguminous tree or shrub with feathery leaves and densely clustered plumelike flowers. Native to warm climates, it is sometimes grown as a shade tree or ornamental. 1
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Origin of albizzia
First appearance:
before 1772 One of the 46% newest English words
1772; < New Latin, after Filippo delgi Albizzi, a Tuscan nobleman who introduced the silk tree into Italy in the mid-18th century; see -ia
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Parts of speech for Albizzia
noun
adjective
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albizzia popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 75% 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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