Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [boh-woo d]
- /ˈboʊˌwʊd/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [boh-woo d]
- /ˈboʊˌwʊd/
Definition of bowwood word
- noun bowwood Osage orange (def 1). 1
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Origin of bowwood
First appearance:
before 1800 One of the 42% newest English words
1800-10, Americanism; bow2 + wood1; so called because it was used to make archery bows
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Parts of speech for Bowwood
noun
adjective
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determiner
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bowwood 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 72% 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.
bowwood usage trend in Literature
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