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- [kol-chi-kuh m, kol-ki-]
- /ˈkɒl tʃɪ kəm, ˈkɒl kɪ-/
- /kˈɒltʃɪkəm/
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- [kol-chi-kuh m, kol-ki-]
- /ˈkɒl tʃɪ kəm, ˈkɒl kɪ-/
Definitions of colchicum word
- noun colchicum any Eurasian liliaceous plant of the genus Colchicum, such as the autumn crocus 3
- noun colchicum the dried seeds or corms of the autumn crocus: a source of colchicine 3
- noun colchicum any of a genus (Colchicum) of plants of the lily family, with crocuslike flowers usually blooming in the fall; autumn crocus 3
- noun colchicum its dried seeds or corm 3
- noun colchicum any Old World plant of the genus Colchicum, of the lily family, especially the autumn crocus, C. autumnale. 1
- noun colchicum the dried seeds or corms of this plant. 1
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Origin of colchicum
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
1590-1600; < New Latin, Latin < Greek kolchikón meadow saffron, noun use of neuter of Kolchikós of Colchis, apparently by association with Medea, the plant being considered poisonous
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Parts of speech for Colchicum
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colchicum popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 57% 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.
colchicum usage trend in Literature
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