bay rum

B b

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [bey ruhm]
- /beɪ rʌm/
- /beɪ rʌm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bey ruhm]
- /beɪ rʌm/

Definitions of bay rum words

noun bay rum an aromatic liquid, used in medicines and cosmetics, originally obtained by distilling the leaves of the bayberry tree (Pimenta racemosa) with rum: now also synthesized from alcohol, water, and various oils 3
noun bay rum bayberry (sense 2) 3
noun bay rum an aromatic liquid formerly obtained from leaves of the bayberry tree, now made of certain oils, water, and alcohol: it is used in medicines and cosmetics 3
noun bay rum a fragrant liquid used chiefly as an aftershaving lotion, prepared by distilling the leaves of the tropical American bay, Pimenta racemosa, with rum or by mixing oil from the leaves with alcohol, water, and other oils. 1
noun bay rum A fragrant liquid used for cosmetic and medicinal purposes. 0

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Origin of bay rum

First appearance:

before 1830

One of the 36% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1830-40

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A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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