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cheddar pink

ched·dar pink
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ched-er pingk]
    • /ˈtʃɛd ər pɪŋk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ched-er pingk]
    • /ˈtʃɛd ər pɪŋk/

Definition of cheddar pink words

  • noun cheddar pink a low, mat-forming European plant, Dianthus gratianopolitanus, of the pink family, having solitary, fragrant, rose-colored flowers with fringed petals. 1

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Origin of cheddar pink

First appearance:

before 1835
One of the 34% newest English words
1835-45; named after Cheddar, England; see pink1

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Parts of speech for Cheddar pink

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cheddar pink popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% 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.

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