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indian currant

In·di·an cur·rant
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-dee-uh n kur-uh nt, kuhr-]
    • /ˈɪn di ən ˈkɜr ənt, ˈkʌr-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-dee-uh n kur-uh nt, kuhr-]
    • /ˈɪn di ən ˈkɜr ənt, ˈkʌr-/

Definition of indian currant words

  • noun indian currant a shrub, Symphoricarpos orbiculatus, of the honeysuckle family, found from South Dakota and Texas to the eastern coast of the U.S., having hairy leaves, inconspicuous white flowers, and reddish-purple fruit. 1

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Origin of indian currant

First appearance:

before 1775
One of the 45% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1775-85

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Parts of speech for Indian currant

noun
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preposition
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indian currant popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 5% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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