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- [frawst-weed, frost-]
- /ˈfrɔstˌwid, ˈfrɒst-/
- /frˈɒstwiːd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [frawst-weed, frost-]
- /ˈfrɔstˌwid, ˈfrɒst-/
Definitions of frostweed word
- noun frostweed a plant, Helianthemum canadense, of the rockrose family, native to eastern North America, having narrow leaves and a solitary yellow flower. 1
- noun frostweed An American species of rockrose, Helianthemum canadense, with large yellow flowers. 0
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Origin of frostweed
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
1830-40, Americanism; frost + weed1; so called from the ice crystals which form on it during the first frosts
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Parts of speech for Frostweed
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frostweed popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use 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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