brothy

broth

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [brawth, broth]
- /brɔθ, brɒθ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [brawth, broth]
- /brɔθ, brɒθ/

Definitions of brothy word

adjective brothy of or resembling broth 3
noun brothy thin soup of concentrated meat or fish stock. 1
noun brothy water that has been boiled with meat, fish, vegetables, or barley. 1
noun brothy Bacteriology. a liquid medium containing nutrients suitable for culturing microorganisms. 1
idioms brothy broth of a boy, a sturdy youth. 1
adjective brothy Resembling broth. 0

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Origin of brothy

First appearance:

before 1000

One of the 6% oldest English words

before 1000; Middle English, Old English; cognate with Old Norse broth, Old High German brod; akin to brew

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Parts of speech for Brothy

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brothy popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 74% 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.

brothy usage trend in Literature

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