hesperidium

hes·per·id·i·um

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hes-puh-rid-ee-uh m]
- /ˌhɛs pəˈrɪd i əm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hes-puh-rid-ee-uh m]
- /ˌhɛs pəˈrɪd i əm/

Definitions of hesperidium word

noun plural hesperidium the fruit of a citrus plant, as an orange. 1
noun hesperidium A fruit with sectioned pulp inside a separable rind, e.g., an orange or grapefruit. 1
noun hesperidium the fruit of citrus plants, in which the flesh consists of fluid-filled hairs and is protected by a tough rind 0
noun hesperidium the fruit of a citrus plant, as an orange or lemon 0
noun hesperidium Any of several kinds of true berries, including citrus fruit such as the lemon and lime, which have pulpy interiors and leathery skins containing aromatic oils. 0

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Origin of hesperidium

First appearance:

before 1865

One of the 28% newest English words

From New Latin, dating back to 1865-70; See origin at hesperidin, -ium

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Parts of speech for Hesperidium

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hesperidium popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 75% 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.

hesperidium usage trend in Literature

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