candelilla

can·de·li·lla

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kan-dl-ee-uh]
- /ˌkæn dlˈi ə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kan-dl-ee-uh]
- /ˌkæn dlˈi ə/

Definitions of candelilla word

noun candelilla either of two wax-coated Mexican shrubs, Euphorbia antisyphilitica or Pedilanthus pavonis (or bracteatus) 3
noun candelilla either of two shrubs (Euphorbia antisiphylitica or Pedilanthus pavonis) of the spurge family, native to the SW U.S. and Mexico, which yield a wax used for polishes, varnishes, etc. 3
noun candelilla a shrub, Euphorbia antisyphilitica, of the southwestern U.S. and Mexico, that is the source of a wax (candelilla wax) having various commercial uses. 1

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Origin of candelilla

First appearance:

before 1935

One of the 8% newest English words

1935-40; < American Spanish; Spanish: small candle, equivalent to candel(a) candle + -illa diminutive suffix

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Parts of speech for Candelilla

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candelilla popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 52% 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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