honewort

hone·wort

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hohn-wurt, -wawrt]
- /ˈhoʊnˌwɜrt, -ˌwɔrt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hohn-wurt, -wawrt]
- /ˈhoʊnˌwɜrt, -ˌwɔrt/

Definitions of honewort word

noun honewort any plant of the genus Cryptotaenia, of the parsley family, especially C. canadensis, having clusters of small white flowers. 1
noun honewort A wild plant of the parsley family. 1
noun honewort a European umbelliferous plant, Trinia glauca, with clusters of small white flowers 0
noun honewort any of several similar and related plants 0
noun honewort a perennial weed (Cryptotaenia canadensis) of the umbel family, with small, white flowers, found in shady places in the E U.S. 0
noun honewort Either of two plants of the family Umbelliferae. 0

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Origin of honewort

First appearance:

before 1625

One of the 42% oldest English words

1625-35; hone (< ?) + wort2

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Parts of speech for Honewort

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honewort popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 50% 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.

honewort usage trend in Literature

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