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- [ir-i-dey-shuh s, ahy-ri-]
- /ˌɪr ɪˈdeɪ ʃəs, ˌaɪ rɪ-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ir-i-dey-shuh s, ahy-ri-]
- /ˌɪr ɪˈdeɪ ʃəs, ˌaɪ rɪ-/
Definitions of iridaceous word
- adjective iridaceous belonging to the Iridaceae family of plants. 1
- noun iridaceous (botany) Of or pertaining to the irises (of family Iridaceae). 1
- adjective iridaceous of, relating to, or belonging to the Iridaceae, a family of monocotyledonous plants, including iris, crocus, and gladiolus, having swordlike leaves and showy flowers 0
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Origin of iridaceous
First appearance:
before 1850 One of the 32% newest English words
1850-55; < New Latin Iridace(ae) (see irid, -aceae) + -ous
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Parts of speech for Iridaceous
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iridaceous popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 52% 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.
iridaceous usage trend in Literature
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