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banksia

bank·si·a
B b

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bangk-see-uh]
    • /ˈbæŋk si ə/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

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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Top questions with banksia

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