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ebony spleenwort

eb·on·y spleen·wort
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [eb-uh-nee spleen-wurt, -wawrt]
    • /ˈɛb ə ni ˈsplinˌwɜrt, -ˌwɔrt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [eb-uh-nee spleen-wurt, -wawrt]
    • /ˈɛb ə ni ˈsplinˌwɜrt, -ˌwɔrt/

Definition of ebony spleenwort words

  • noun ebony spleenwort a fern, Asplenium platyneuron, of woody areas of North America, having ladderlike leaves and shiny, dark brown stems. 1
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Origin of ebony spleenwort

First appearance:

before 1825
One of the 37% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1825-35

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ebony spleenwort popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 2% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
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