kidneywort

kid·ney·wort

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kid-nee-wurt, -wawrt]
- /ˈkɪd niˌwɜrt, -ˌwɔrt/
- /kˈɪdnɪwˌɔːt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kid-nee-wurt, -wawrt]
- /ˈkɪd niˌwɜrt, -ˌwɔrt/

Definition of kidneywort word

noun kidneywort the navelwort, Umbilicus rupestris, of the stonecrop family, having drooping yellowish-green flowers. 1

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Origin of kidneywort

First appearance:

before 1630

One of the 42% oldest English words

1630-40; kidney + wort2, from its use in treating kidney ailments

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Parts of speech for Kidneywort

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kidneywort popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 68% 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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