balsam apple

bal·sam ap·ple

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bawl-suh m ap-uh l]
- /ˈbɔl səm ˈæp əl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bawl-suh m ap-uh l]
- /ˈbɔl səm ˈæp əl/

Definitions of balsam apple words

noun balsam apple an ornamental cucurbitaceous vine, Momordica balsamina, of the Old World tropics, with yellow flowers and orange egg-shaped fruits 3
noun balsam apple a climbing Old World tropical vine, Momordica balsamina, of the gourd family. 1
noun balsam apple the orange, ovoid, warty fruit of this vine. 1
noun balsam apple Clusia major, a tropical and subtroical tree species native to the Americas, invasive elsewhere. 0
noun balsam apple Momordica balsamina, a vine species found in Africa. 0
noun balsam apple Momordica charantia (bitter melon), a vine grown for its bitter and edible fruit. 0

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Origin of balsam apple

First appearance:

before 1570

One of the 33% oldest English words

First recorded in 1570-80

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Parts of speech for Balsam apple

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balsam apple popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 67% 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.

balsam apple usage trend in Literature

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