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false beechdrops

false beech·drops
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [fawls beech-drops]
    • /fɔls ˈbitʃˌdrɒps/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [fawls beech-drops]
    • /fɔls ˈbitʃˌdrɒps/

Definition of false beechdrops words

  • noun false beechdrops either of two parasitic or saprophytic plants of the genus Monotropa, especially the tawny or reddish M. hypopithys (false beechdrops) of eastern North America. 1

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Origin of false beechdrops

First appearance:

before 1855
One of the 30% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1855-60

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Parts of speech for False beechdrops

noun
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false beechdrops popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 1% of English native speakers know the meaning of this 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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