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- [am-uh-doo]
- /ˈæm əˌdu/
- /ˈæ.mə.ˌduː/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [am-uh-doo]
- /ˈæm əˌdu/
Definitions of amadou word
- noun amadou a spongy substance made from certain fungi, such as Polyporus (or Fomes) fomentarius and related species, used as tinder to light fires, in medicine to stop bleeding, and, esp formerly, by anglers to dry off dry flies between casts 3
- noun amadou a spongy substance prepared from fungi, Polyporus (Fomes) fomentarius and allied species, growing on trees, used as tinder and in surgery. 1
- noun amadou A spongy, flammable substance prepared from bracket fungi, formerly used as a styptic and as tinder. 1
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Origin of amadou
First appearance:
before 1805 One of the 41% newest English words
1805-15; < French, Middle French, apparently noun derivative of amadouer to coax, influence by flattery. verbal derivative of Provençal, Old Provençal amadou(r) lover < Latin amātōr-, stem of amātor (see amateur); name is usually explained by the conventional association between love and highly combustible substances
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Parts of speech for Amadou
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amadou popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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