Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [flak-suh n]
- /ˈflæk sən/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [flak-suh n]
- /ˈflæk sən/
Definitions of flaxy word
- adjective flaxy made of flax. 1
- adjective flaxy pertaining to flax. 1
- adjective flaxy resembling flax. 1
- adjective flaxy of the pale yellowish color of dressed flax. 1
- noun flaxy Like flax; flaxen. 1
- adjective flaxy like flax; flaxen 0
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Origin of flaxy
First appearance:
before 1510 One of the 26% oldest English words
First recorded in 1510-20; flax + -en2
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Flaxy
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
flaxy popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the 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.