dwarf laurel
dwarf lau·rel
D d Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [dwawrf lawr-uh l, lor-]
- /dwɔrf ˈlɔr əl, ˈlɒr-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [dwawrf lawr-uh l, lor-]
- /dwɔrf ˈlɔr əl, ˈlɒr-/
Definition of dwarf laurel words
- noun dwarf laurel a low North American shrub, Kalmia angustifolia, of the heath family, having oblong leaves poisonous to grazing animals. 1
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Origin of dwarf laurel
First appearance:
before 1800 One of the 42% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1800-10
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Parts of speech for Dwarf laurel
noun
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dwarf laurel popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 65% 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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