apiaceous

a·pi·a·ceous

A a

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ey-pee-ey-shuh s]
- /ˌeɪ piˈeɪ ʃəs/
- /ˌeɪpɪˈeɪʃəs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ey-pee-ey-shuh s]
- /ˌeɪ piˈeɪ ʃəs/

Definitions of apiaceous word

adjective apiaceous of the family Apiaceae; umbelliferous 3
adjective apiaceous umbelliferous 3
adjective apiaceous belonging to the Apiaceae, an alternative name for the plant family Umbelliferae. Compare parsley (def 4). 1
adjective apiaceous (botany) Of or relating to the Apiaceae. 0

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Origin of apiaceous

First appearance:

before 1830

One of the 36% newest English words

1830-40; < New Latin Apiace(ae) (Api(um) a genus (Latin: celery, parsley) + -aceae -aceae) + -ous

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Parts of speech for Apiaceous

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apiaceous 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 about 61% 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.

apiaceous usage trend in Literature

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