furrower

fur·row

F f

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fur-oh, fuhr-oh]
- /ˈfɜr oʊ, ˈfʌr oʊ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fur-oh, fuhr-oh]
- /ˈfɜr oʊ, ˈfʌr oʊ/

Definitions of furrower word

noun furrower a narrow groove made in the ground, especially by a plow. 1
noun furrower a narrow groovelike or trenchlike depression in any surface: the furrows of a wrinkled face. 1
verb with object furrower to make a furrow or furrows in. 1
verb with object furrower to make wrinkles in (the face): to furrow one's brow. 1
verb without object furrower to become furrowed. 1

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Origin of furrower

First appearance:

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; Middle English forwe, furgh, Old English furh; cognate with Old Frisian furch, Old High German fur(u)h (German Furche), Latin porca ridge between furrows

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Parts of speech for Furrower

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furrower popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 72% 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.

furrower usage trend in Literature

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