Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [chahy-nuh-ber-ee]
- /ˈtʃaɪ nəˌbɛr i/
- /tʃˈaɪnəbəri/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [chahy-nuh-ber-ee]
- /ˈtʃaɪ nəˌbɛr i/
Definitions of chinaberry word
- noun chinaberry a spreading Asian meliaceous tree, Melia azedarach, widely grown in the US for its ornamental white or purple flowers and beadlike yellow fruits 3
- noun chinaberry the fruit of any of these trees 3
- noun chinaberry a tropical Asiatic tree (Melia azederach) of the mahogany family, bearing yellow, beadlike fruit: widely grown as a lawn tree throughout the S U.S. 3
- noun chinaberry soapberry (sense 1) 3
- noun chinaberry the fruit of either of these trees 3
- noun plural chinaberry a tree, Melia azedarach, of the mahogany family, native to Asia but widely planted elsewhere for its ornamental yellow fruits and long clusters of fragrant purplish flowers. 1
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Origin of chinaberry
First appearance:
before 1885 One of the 21% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1885-90; China + berry
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Parts of speech for Chinaberry
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chinaberry popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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- what is a chinaberry tree?
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