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alder buckthorn

al·der buck·thorn
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [awl-der buhk-thawrn]
    • /ˈɔl dər ˈbʌkˌθɔrn/
    • /ˈɔːldə ˈbʌkθɔːn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [awl-der buhk-thawrn]
    • /ˈɔl dər ˈbʌkˌθɔrn/

Definitions of alder buckthorn words

  • noun alder buckthorn a Eurasian rhamnaceous shrub, Frangula alnus, with small greenish flowers and black berry-like fruits 3
  • noun alder buckthorn a shrub or small tree, Frangula alnus, of Eurasia and northern Africa, having nonedible red fruit that turns black when ripe. 1
  • noun alder buckthorn A deciduous shrub native to Europe and neighboring areas of Asia and Africa, Frangula alnus, historically used as a laxative and to produce dyes. 0
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Origin of alder buckthorn

First appearance:

before 1860
One of the 29% newest English words
First recorded in 1860-65

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Parts of speech for Alder buckthorn

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alder buckthorn popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 66% 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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