Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bangk-see-uh]
- /ˈbæŋk si ə/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [bangk-see-uh]
- /ˈbæŋk si ə/
Definitions of banksia word
- noun banksia any shrub or tree of the Australian genus Banksia, having long leathery evergreen leaves and dense cylindrical heads of flowers that are often red or yellowish: family Proteaceae 3
- noun banksia any of a genus (Banksia) of Australian evergreen shrubs of the protea family, with showy, dense clusters of small flowers and spiny leaves 3
- noun banksia any Australian shrub or tree of the genus Banksia, having alternate leaves and dense, cylindrical flower heads. 1
- noun banksia An evergreen Australian shrub that typically has narrow, leathery leaves and spikes of bottlebrushlike flowers. 1
- noun banksia A plant belonging to the genus Banksia. 0
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Origin of banksia
First appearance:
before 1782 One of the 45% newest English words
1782; < New Latin; named after Sir Joseph Banks; see -ia
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Parts of speech for Banksia
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banksia popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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