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- US Pronunciation
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- [hawr-tuh s sik-uh s]
- /ˈhɔr təs ˈsɪk əs/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [hawr-tuh s sik-uh s]
- /ˈhɔr təs ˈsɪk əs/
Definition of hortus siccus words
- noun hortus siccus a collection of dried plants; herbarium. 1
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Origin of hortus siccus
First appearance:
before 1680 One of the 48% oldest English words
1680-90; < Latin: dry garden; see garden, sack3
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Parts of speech for Hortus siccus
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hortus siccus popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 73% 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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