allamanda

al·la·man·da

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [al-uh-man-duh]
- /ˌæl əˈmæn də/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [al-uh-man-duh]
- /ˌæl əˈmæn də/

Definitions of allamanda word

noun allamanda any of several tropical American shrubs or woody vines belonging to the genus Allamanda, of the dogbane family, having showy yellow or purple flowers, and often used for ornamental plantings. 1
noun allamanda Any of a number of tropical shrubs or climbers that bear showy flowers, typically of yellow or purple. 1
noun allamanda Any plant in the genus Allamanda, especially those grown in mild climates and indoors for their colorful flowers, such as Allamanda cathartica. 0

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Origin of allamanda

First appearance:

before 1790

One of the 43% newest English words

1790-1800; < New Latin, named after Jean-Nicolas-Sébastien Allamand (1713-87), Swiss naturalist; see -a2

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allamanda popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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