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- US Pronunciation
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- [al-uh m-root, -roo t]
- /ˈæl əmˌrut, -ˌrʊt/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [al-uh m-root, -roo t]
- /ˈæl əmˌrut, -ˌrʊt/
Definitions of alumroot word
- noun alumroot any of several North American plants of the saxifragaceous genus Heuchera, having small white, reddish, or green bell-shaped flowers and astringent roots 3
- noun alumroot the root of such a plant 3
- noun alumroot any of several North American plants of a genus (Heuchera) of the saxifrage family, with tiny, bell-shaped flowers and an astringent root; esp., coral bells 3
- noun alumroot any of several North American plants belonging to the genus Heuchera, of the saxifrage family, especially H. americana, having mottled foliage and greenish-white flowers. 1
- noun alumroot the root of any of these plants, used as an astringent. 1
- noun alumroot Any of several perennial herbs, of the genus Heuchera, native to North America. 1
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Origin of alumroot
First appearance:
before 1805 One of the 41% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1805-15; alum1 + root1
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Parts of speech for Alumroot
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alumroot popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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