ground itch

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ground ich]
- /graʊnd ɪtʃ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ground ich]
- /graʊnd ɪtʃ/

Definition of ground itch words

noun ground itch a disease of the skin of the feet, caused by penetration of hookworm larvae, characterized by a blisterlike eruption and itching. 1

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Origin of ground itch

First appearance:

before 1815

One of the 39% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1815-25

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Parts of speech for Ground itch

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

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preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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ground itch popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 74% 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.

ground itch usage trend in Literature

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