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- US Pronunciation
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- [beech-drops]
- /ˈbitʃˌdrɒps/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [beech-drops]
- /ˈbitʃˌdrɒps/
Definitions of beechdrops word
- noun plural beechdrops a North American flowering plant, Epifagus virginiana, which is parasitic on beech trees 3
- noun plural beechdrops a wiry North American plant (Epifagus virginiana) of the broomrape family with brown stems and small purplish flowers, parasitic on beech roots 3
- noun beechdrops a low plant, Epifagus virginiana, of the broomrape family, without green foliage, parasitic upon the roots of the beech. 1
- noun beechdrops Epifagus virginiana or Epifagus americana, a parasitic plant which grows on the roots of beech trees. 0
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Origin of beechdrops
First appearance:
before 1805 One of the 41% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1805-15; beech + drop + -s3
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Parts of speech for Beechdrops
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beechdrops popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 64% 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.
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