champac

cham·pac

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [cham-pak, chuhm-puhk]
- /ˈtʃæm pæk, ˈtʃʌm pʌk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [cham-pak, chuhm-puhk]
- /ˈtʃæm pæk, ˈtʃʌm pʌk/

Definitions of champac word

noun champac a magnoliaceous tree, Michelia champaca, of India and the East Indies. Its fragrant yellow flowers yield an oil used in perfumes and its wood is used for furniture 3
noun champac an Asian tree (Michelia champaca) of the magnolia family, with fragrant, yellow or orange flowers 3
noun champac a southern Asian tree, Michelia champaca, of the magnolia family, having fragrant yellow or orange flowers and yielding an oil (champaca oil) used in perfumes. 1
noun champac A type of tree, Michelia champaca, found in Asia. 1
noun champac A type of Asian tree with fragrant blossoms, Michelia champaca. 0

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Origin of champac

First appearance:

before 1760

One of the 46% newest English words

1760-70; < Hindi campak < Sanskrit campaka

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Parts of speech for Champac

noun

adjective

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adverb

pronoun

preposition

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champac 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.

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