canaigre

ca·nai·gre

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuh-nahy-gree]
- /kəˈnaɪ gri/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuh-nahy-gree]
- /kəˈnaɪ gri/

Definitions of canaigre word

noun canaigre a dock, Rumex hymenosepalus, of the southern US, the root of which yields a substance used in tanning 3
noun canaigre a plant, Rumex hymenosepalus, of the buckwheat family, found from Oklahoma to California, having clustered, tuberous roots that yield tannin. 1
noun canaigre A species of dock native to southwestern North America, Rumex hymenosepalus. 0

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Origin of canaigre

First appearance:

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

1875-80, Americanism; < Mexican Spanish

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Parts of speech for Canaigre

noun

adjective

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adverb

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preposition

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canaigre popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 55% 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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