grumous

gru·mous

G g

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [groo-muh s]
- /ˈgru məs/
- /ɡrˈuːməs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [groo-muh s]
- /ˈgru məs/

Definitions of grumous word

adjective grumous Also, grumose [groo-mohs] /ˈgru moʊs/ (Show IPA). Botany. formed of clustered grains or granules. 1
adjective grumous having or resembling grume; clotted. 1
noun grumous Resembling grume; thick and lumpy; soft and semisolid. 1
adjective grumous (esp of plant parts) consisting of granular tissue 0

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Origin of grumous

First appearance:

before 1655

One of the 46% oldest English words

1655-65; < Latin grūm(us) (see grume) + -ous

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Parts of speech for Grumous

noun

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grumous popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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