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- [aw-kyuh-buh]
- /ˈɔ kyə bə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [aw-kyuh-buh]
- /ˈɔ kyə bə/
Definitions of aucuba word
- noun aucuba an ornamental evergreen Japanese laurel 3
- noun aucuba any of a genus (Aucuba) of evergreen shrubs of the dogwood family, grown for their variegated foliage and red berries 3
- noun aucuba any shrub of the genus Aucuba, native to Asia, having evergreen leaves, clusters of purple flowers, and brightly colored berries. 1
- noun aucuba Any of several decorative evergreen shrubs of the genus Aucuba. 0
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Origin of aucuba
First appearance:
before 1783 One of the 45% newest English words
1783; < New Latin, apparently < Japanese a(w)o-ku being green + -ba combining form of ha leaf (earlier fa, *pa); compare the Japanese name for the shrub ao-ki < a(w)o green + ki(y) tree (earlier *koi)
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Parts of speech for Aucuba
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aucuba popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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