hempseed

hemp·seed

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [hemp-seed]
- /ˈhɛmpˌsid/
- /hˈempsiːd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hemp-seed]
- /ˈhɛmpˌsid/

Definitions of hempseed word

noun hempseed the seed of hemp, used as food for birds. 1
noun hempseed The seed of hemp, particularly as used for fishing bait. 1
noun hempseed the seeds of any hemp plant 0
noun hempseed the seed of hemp 0
noun hempseed The seed of the hemp plant, used as bait in angling. 0

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Origin of hempseed

First appearance:

before 1275

One of the 13% oldest English words

Middle English word dating back to 1275-1325; See origin at hemp, seed

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hempseed popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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