dumb cane

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [duhm keyn]
- /dʌm keɪn/
- /dʌm keɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [duhm keyn]
- /dʌm keɪn/

Definitions of dumb cane words

noun dumb cane a West Indian foliage plant, Dieffenbachia seguine, of the arum family, having yellow-blotched leaves that cause temporary speechlessness when chewed. 1
noun dumb cane A West Indian plant, Dieffenbachia seguine, which, when chewed, causes the tongue to swell and temporarily prevents speech. 0

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Origin of dumb cane

First appearance:

before 1690

One of the 49% oldest English words

First recorded in 1690-1700

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Parts of speech for Dumb cane

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dumb cane 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 about 64% 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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