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- [uh-ree-kuh, ar-i-]
- /əˈri kə, ˈær ɪ-/
- /ˈæ.rɪk.ə/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [uh-ree-kuh, ar-i-]
- /əˈri kə, ˈær ɪ-/
Definitions of areca word
- noun areca any of various tall palms of the genus Areca, which are native to SE Asia and have white flowers and orange or red egg-shaped nuts 3
- noun areca any of a genus (Areca) of palm trees, native to Asia and Australia, with a smooth, slender trunk and feathery compound leaves; esp., the betel palm 3
- noun areca any tropical Asian palm of the genus Areca, as the betel palm. 1
- noun areca A tropical Asian palm. 1
- noun areca Any member of the genus Areca of about fifty species of single-stemmed palms in the family Arecaceae, found in humid tropical forests. 0
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Origin of areca
First appearance:
before 1500 One of the 26% oldest English words
1500-10; < New Latin (earlier E spellings reflect Portuguese or F); all ultimately < Malayalam aṭaykka
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Parts of speech for Areca
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areca popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
areca usage trend in Literature
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- how to trim areca palm?
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- where to buy areca palm?
- how often to water areca palm?
- how to take care of areca palm?
- how to grow areca palm?