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convolvulaceous

con·vol·vu·la·ceous
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kuh n-vol-vyuh-ley-shuh s]
    • /kənˌvɒl vyəˈleɪ ʃəs/
    • /kənvˌɒlvjʊlˈeɪʃəs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kuh n-vol-vyuh-ley-shuh s]
    • /kənˌvɒl vyəˈleɪ ʃəs/

Definitions of convolvulaceous word

  • adjective convolvulaceous of, relating to, or belonging to the Convolvulaceae, a family of plants having trumpet-shaped flowers and typically a climbing, twining, or prostrate habit: includes bindweed, morning-glory, and sweet potato 3
  • adjective convolvulaceous belonging to the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. 1
  • adjective convolvulaceous (botany) Of, pertaining to, or resembling the family of plants of which the bindweed and morning glory are common examples. 0
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Origin of convolvulaceous

First appearance:

before 1840
One of the 33% newest English words
1840-50; < New Latin Convolvulace(ae) (see convolvulus, -aceae) + -ous

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Parts of speech for Convolvulaceous

noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
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convolvulaceous popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 67% 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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