Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ar-uh-bis]
- /ˈær ə bɪs/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ar-uh-bis]
- /ˈær ə bɪs/
Definitions of arabis word
- noun arabis any plant of the annual or perennial genus Arabis, some of which form low-growing mats with downy grey foliage and white flowers: family Brassicaceae (crucifers) 3
- noun arabis any plant of the genus Arabis, including the rock cresses. 1
- noun arabis A low-growing herbaceous plant that typically bears white or pink flowers and is frequently grown in rock gardens. 1
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Origin of arabis
First appearance:
before 1570 One of the 33% oldest English words
1570-80; < New Latin < Greek árabis (stem arabid-) Arabian mustard (derivative with arab-, as in Arabía Arabia, Áraps Arab, etc.); probably applied to the plant because it grows in rocky or sandy soil
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Parts of speech for Arabis
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arabis popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 59% 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.
arabis usage trend in Literature
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