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