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calochortus

cal·o·chor·tus
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kal-uh-kawr-tuh s]
    • /ˌkæl əˈkɔr təs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kal-uh-kawr-tuh s]
    • /ˌkæl əˈkɔr təs/

Definition of calochortus word

  • noun plural calochortus any plant of the genus Calochortus, of the lily family, as the mariposa lily and the sego lily. 1

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Origin of calochortus

First appearance:

before 1813
One of the 40% newest English words
1813; < New Latin < Greek kal(ós) beautiful + -o- -o- + chórtos grass, fodder, orig. farmyard; see cohort, garth, yard2

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Parts of speech for Calochortus

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calochortus popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 61% 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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