blue flags
blue flag
B b Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [bloo flag]
- /blu flæg/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [bloo flag]
- /blu flæg/
Definition of blue flags words
- noun blue flags any North American plant of the genus Iris, especially I. versicolor : the state flower of Tennessee. 1
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Origin of blue flags
First appearance:
before 1775 One of the 45% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1775-85
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Parts of speech for Blue flags
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blue flags popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 55% 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.
blue flags usage trend in Literature
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