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- [broom-reyp, broo m-]
- /ˈbrumˌreɪp, ˈbrʊm-/
- /brˈuːmreɪp/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [broom-reyp, broo m-]
- /ˈbrumˌreɪp, ˈbrʊm-/
Definitions of broomrape word
- noun broomrape any orobanchaceous plant of the genus Orobanche: brownish small-flowered leafless parasites on the roots of other plants, esp on legumes 3
- noun broomrape any of a genus (Orobanche) of the broomrape family of leafless, fleshy, parasitic plants growing on the roots of other plants 3
- adjective broomrape designating a family (Orobanchaceae, order Scrophulariales) of dicotyledonous leafless plants, including beechdrops, parasitic on the roots of other plants 3
- noun broomrape any of various parasitic plants, especially of the genus Orobanche, living on the roots of broom and other plants. 1
- noun broomrape Any of various plants, of the genus Orobanche, that are parasitic on the roots of other plants. 0
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Origin of broomrape
First appearance:
before 1570 One of the 33% oldest English words
1570-80; partial translation of Medieval Latin rāpum genistae tuber of the broom plant
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Parts of speech for Broomrape
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broomrape popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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