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horse gentian

horse gen·tian
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [hawrs jen-shuh n]
    • /hɔrs ˈdʒɛn ʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [hawrs jen-shuh n]
    • /hɔrs ˈdʒɛn ʃən/

Definitions of horse gentian words

  • noun horse gentian any weedy North American plant of the genus Triosteum, of the honeysuckle family, especially T. perfoliatum, having stalkless leaves and purplish-brown flowers and bearing orange fruits. 1
  • noun horse gentian any caprifoliaceous plant of the genus Triosteum, of Asia and North America, having small purplish-brown flowers 0
  • noun horse gentian any of a genus (Triosteum) of coarse, weedy plants of the honeysuckle family, with opposite leaves, inconspicuous flowers, and leathery, orange fruit 0
  • noun horse gentian Any of the genus Triosteum of flowering plants, the feverworts. 0
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Origin of horse gentian

First appearance:

before 1835
One of the 34% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1835-45

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Parts of speech for Horse gentian

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adjective
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adverb
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horse gentian popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 66% 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.

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