deerweed

deer·weed

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [deer-weed]
- /ˈdɪərˌwid/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [deer-weed]
- /ˈdɪərˌwid/

Definitions of deerweed word

noun deerweed a shrub, Lotus scoparius, that is native to California and produces small yellow flowers in the summer 3
noun deerweed any of several shrubby Californian plants belonging to the genus Lotus, of the legume family, especially L. scoparious, having pinnate leaves and clusters of yellow flowers. 1

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Origin of deerweed

First appearance:

before 1910

One of the 15% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1910-15; deer + weed1

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Parts of speech for Deerweed

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deerweed popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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