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- US Pronunciation
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- [kal-si-kohl]
- /ˈkæl sɪˌkoʊl/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kal-si-kohl]
- /ˈkæl sɪˌkoʊl/
Definitions of calcicole word
- noun calcicole any plant that thrives in lime-rich soils 3
- noun calcicole a plant that grows in calcium-rich soils 3
- noun calcicole any plant capable of thriving in calcareous soil. 1
- noun calcicole Any plant that thrives in a soil rich in lime or chalk, but cannot tolerate acidic conditions. 0
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Origin of calcicole
First appearance:
before 1880 One of the 23% newest English words
1880-85; back formation from calcicolous growing in limy earth. See calci-, -colous
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Parts of speech for Calcicole
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calcicole popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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