carpetweed

car·pet·weed

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kahr-pit-weed]
- /ˈkɑr pɪtˌwid/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kahr-pit-weed]
- /ˈkɑr pɪtˌwid/

Definitions of carpetweed word

noun carpetweed an annual weed, Mollugo verticillata, native to North America, which produces small white flowers 3
noun carpetweed a North American annual weed (Mollugo verticillata) of the carpetweed family, that grows close to the ground, forming a mat 3
adjective carpetweed designating a family (Aizoaceae) of dicotyledonous plants (order Caryophyllales) growing chiefly on deserts and seashores in warm regions, including the fig marigolds, the mesembryanthemums, and the ice plant 3
noun carpetweed a North American prostrate weed, Mollugo verticillata, having whorled leaves and small, whitish flowers. 1
noun carpetweed Any of various dicotyledonous, usually succulent plants that typically grow in warm, sandy regions. 1

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Origin of carpetweed

First appearance:

before 1775

One of the 45% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1775-85; carpet + weed1

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Parts of speech for Carpetweed

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carpetweed popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 72% 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.

carpetweed usage trend in Literature

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