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