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asarum

as·a·rum
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [as-er-uh m]
    • /ˈæs ər əm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [as-er-uh m]
    • /ˈæs ər əm/

Definitions of asarum word

  • noun asarum the dried strong-scented root of the wild ginger plant: a flavouring agent and source of an aromatic oil used in perfumery, formerly used in medicine 3
  • noun asarum the dried rhizomes and roots of certain wild ginger plants (esp. Asarum canadense), from which an aromatic oil used in perfumery and flavorings is extracted 3
  • noun asarum the dried rhizome and roots of wild ginger that yield an acrid resin and a volatile, aromatic oil, used chiefly as a flavoring. 1

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asarum popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 53% 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.

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