bog asphodel

bog as·pho·del

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bog, bawg as-fuh-del]
- /bɒg, bɔg ˈæs fəˌdɛl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bog, bawg as-fuh-del]
- /bɒg, bɔg ˈæs fəˌdɛl/

Definitions of bog asphodel words

noun bog asphodel either of two liliaceous plants, Narthecium ossifragum of Europe or N. americanum of North America, that grow in boggy places and have small yellow flowers and grasslike leaves 3
noun bog asphodel any of several plants (genus Narthecium) of the lily family found in bogs, esp. a grasslike wildflower (N. americanum) native to New Jersey that has yellow blossoms 3
noun bog asphodel any of several plants of the genus Narthecium, of the lily family, having yellowish flowers and growing in boggy places. 1
noun bog asphodel A yellow-flowered perennial, Narthecium ossifragum found in wet open areas of western Europe, and bearing orange fruits formerly used as a food coloring. 0
noun bog asphodel Related species found elsewhere, such as Narthecium americanum and Narthecium californicum. 0

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Origin of bog asphodel

First appearance:

before 1880

One of the 23% newest English words

First recorded in 1880-85

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bog asphodel popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 69% 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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