Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [jel-see-mee-uh m]
- /dʒɛlˈsi mi əm/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [jel-see-mee-uh m]
- /dʒɛlˈsi mi əm/
Definitions of gelsemium word
- noun plural gelsemium the dried rhizome and root of yellow jasmine, formerly used as a sedative in the form of a powder, tincture, or fluid extract. 1
- noun gelsemium A preparation of the rhizome of yellow jasmine, used in homeopathy to treat flulike symptoms. 1
- noun gelsemium any climbing shrub of the loganiaceous genus Gelsemium, of SE Asia and North America, esp the yellow jasmine, having fragrant yellow flowers 0
- noun gelsemium the powdered root of the yellow jasmine, formerly used as a sedative 0
- noun gelsemium any of a genus (Gelsemium) of twining shrubs of the logania family, bearing fragrant yellow flowers 0
- noun gelsemium the poisonous root of one variety, once used medicinally 0
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Origin of gelsemium
First appearance:
before 1870 One of the 26% newest English words
1870-75; < New Latin < Italian gelsom(ino) jasmine + Latin -ium -ium
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Parts of speech for Gelsemium
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gelsemium popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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