Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [gohl-duh n-seel]
- /ˈgoʊl dənˌsil/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [gohl-duh n-seel]
- /ˈgoʊl dənˌsil/
Definitions of goldenseal word
- noun goldenseal a plant, Hydrastis canadensis, of the buttercup family, having a thick yellow rootstock. 1
- noun goldenseal Also called hydrastis. the rhizomes and roots of this plant, formerly used in medicine as an astringent and to inhibit bleeding. 1
- noun goldenseal A North American woodland plant of the buttercup family, with a bright yellow root that is used in herbal medicine. 1
- noun goldenseal a ranunculaceous woodland plant, Hydrastis canadensis, of E North America, whose thick yellow rootstock contains such alkaloids as berberine and hydrastine and was formerly used medicinally 0
- noun goldenseal an American plant (Hydrastis canadensis) of the buttercup family, with large, round leaves and a thick, yellow rootstock, formerly much used in medicine 0
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Origin of goldenseal
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1830-40; golden + seal1
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Parts of speech for Goldenseal
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goldenseal 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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