bunchflower

bunch·flow·er

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [buhnch-flou-er]
- /ˈbʌntʃˌflaʊ ər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [buhnch-flou-er]
- /ˈbʌntʃˌflaʊ ər/

Definitions of bunchflower word

noun bunchflower a tall plant (Melanthium virginicum) of the lily family, growing in the E U.S. and having large clusters of white or greenish flowers 3
noun bunchflower a stout North American plant, Melanthium virginicum, of the lily family, having grasslike leaves and an open cluster of small greenish flowers. 1
noun bunchflower any other plant of the same genus. 1
noun bunchflower A perennial herb, Melanthium virginicum, having a branched cluster of pale flowers. 0

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Origin of bunchflower

First appearance:

before 1810

One of the 40% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1810-20; bunch + flower

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Parts of speech for Bunchflower

noun

adjective

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bunchflower popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 66% 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.

bunchflower usage trend in Literature

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