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- [av-inz]
- /ˈæv ɪnz/
- /ˈeɪv.n̩z/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [av-inz]
- /ˈæv ɪnz/
Definitions of avens word
- noun avens any of several temperate or arctic rosaceous plants of the genus Geum, such as G. rivale (water avens), which has a purple calyx and orange-pink flowers 3
- noun avens any of a genus (Geum) of herbaceous plants of the rose family, with compound leaves and variously colored, usually yellow, flowers 3
- noun plural avens any of various plants of the genus Geum, of the rose family, having yellow, white, or red flowers. 1
- noun avens A plant of the rose family, typically having serrated, divided leaves and seeds bearing small hooks . Several kinds are grown in gardens. 1
- noun avens A plant of the genus Geum, especially Geum urbanum, or herb bennet. 0
- noun avens A plant of the genus Dryas. 0
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Origin of avens
First appearance:
before 1200 One of the 9% oldest English words
1200-50; Middle English avence < Old French < Medieval Latin avencia kind of clover
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Parts of speech for Avens
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
avens popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% 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.