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- US Pronunciation
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- [kal-uh-buh-zee-uh]
- /ˌkæl ə bəˈzi ə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kal-uh-buh-zee-uh]
- /ˌkæl ə bəˈzi ə/
Definition of calabazilla word
- noun calabazilla a prostrate vine, Cucurbita foetidissima, of the gourd family, native to southwestern North America, having yellow flowers, round, inedible green and yellow fruit, and an unpleasant odor. 1
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Origin of calabazilla
First appearance:
before 1880 One of the 23% newest English words
1880-85, Americanism; < Mexican Spanish calabacilla < Spanish: squirting cucumber, diminutive of calabaza; see calabash
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Parts of speech for Calabazilla
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calabazilla popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 65% 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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