file-powder

fi·lé-pow·der

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fi-ley, fee-ley pou-der]
- /fɪˈleɪ, ˈfi leɪ ˈpaʊ dər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fi-ley, fee-ley pou-der]
- /fɪˈleɪ, ˈfi leɪ ˈpaʊ dər/

Definition of file-powder word

noun file-powder a powder made from the ground leaves of the sassafras tree, used as a thickener and to impart a pungent taste to soups, gumbos, and other dishes. 1

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Origin of file-powder

First appearance:

before 1800

One of the 42% newest English words

1800-10, Americanism; < Louisiana French; literally, twisted, ropy, stringy (perhaps orig. applied to dishes thickened with the powder), past participle of French filer; see file1

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A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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