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- [syey-nuh-guh, syen-uh-, sin-]
- /ˈsyeɪ nə gə, ˈsyɛn ə-, ˈsɪn-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [syey-nuh-guh, syen-uh-, sin-]
- /ˈsyeɪ nə gə, ˈsyɛn ə-, ˈsɪn-/
Definition of cienega word
- noun cienega a swamp or marsh, especially one formed and fed by springs. 1
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Origin of cienega
First appearance:
before 1840 One of the 33% newest English words
1840-50, Americanism; < Spanish, derivative of cieno mud, slime < Latin caenum filth
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Parts of speech for Cienega
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cienega popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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