Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [duh-hoon]
- /dəˈhun/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [duh-hoon]
- /dəˈhun/
Definitions of dahoon word
- noun dahoon a perennial shrub of the holly family characterized by its white or yellow flowers and red berries 3
- noun dahoon an evergreen tree or shrub (Ilex cassine) of the holly family, native to S U.S. and used for hedges 3
- noun dahoon an evergreen shrub, Ilex cassine, of the southern U.S., having flat, leathery, dark green leaves and red or yellow fruits in large clusters. 1
- noun dahoon Ilex cassine, a holly native to the southeastern coast of North America. 0
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Origin of dahoon
First appearance:
before 1720 One of the 49% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1720-30; origin uncertain
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Parts of speech for Dahoon
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
dahoon 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 62% 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.
dahoon usage trend in Literature
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