cushaw

cu·shaw

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kuh-shaw, koo-shaw]
- /kəˈʃɔ, ˈku ʃɔ/
- /kˈʊʃɔː/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuh-shaw, koo-shaw]
- /kəˈʃɔ, ˈku ʃɔ/

Definitions of cushaw word

noun cushaw a variety of crookneck squash (Cucurbita moschata) similar to the pumpkin 3
noun cushaw any of several squashes having long, curved necks, especially varieties of Cucurbita mixta. 1
noun cushaw A large winter squash of a variety with a curved neck. 1
noun cushaw Certain cultivars of Cucurbita argyrosperma (Cucurbita mixta), one of the species of winter squash. 0

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Origin of cushaw

First appearance:

before 1580

One of the 35% oldest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1580-90; origin obscure; alleged AmerInd etymologies unsubstantiated

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Parts of speech for Cushaw

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cushaw 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 51% 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.

cushaw usage trend in Literature

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