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- [hem-lok]
- /ˈhɛmˌlɒk/
- /ˈhem.lɒk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hem-lok]
- /ˈhɛmˌlɒk/
Definitions of hemlock word
- noun hemlock a poisonous plant, Conium maculatum, of the parsley family, having purple-spotted stems, finely divided leaves, and umbels of small white flowers, used medicinally as a powerful sedative. 1
- noun hemlock a poisonous drink made from this plant. 1
- noun hemlock any of various other plants, especially of the genus Cicuta, as the water hemlock. 1
- noun hemlock Also called hemlock spruce. any of several coniferous trees of the genus Tsuga, native to the U.S., characterized by a pyramidal manner of growth. Compare eastern hemlock, western hemlock. 1
- noun hemlock the soft, light wood of a hemlock tree, used in making paper, in the construction of buildings, etc. 1
- noun hemlock A highly poisonous European plant of the parsley family, with a purple-spotted stem, fernlike leaves, small white flowers, and an unpleasant smell. 1
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Origin of hemlock
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English hemlok, humlok, Old English hymlic, hemlic; perhaps akin to Old English hymele hop plant
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Parts of speech for Hemlock
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hemlock popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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