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- US Pronunciation
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- [kroo m-hohlts]
- /ˈkrʊm hoʊlts/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kroo m-hohlts]
- /ˈkrʊm hoʊlts/
Definitions of krummholz word
- noun plural krummholz a forest of stunted trees near the timber line on a mountain. 1
- noun krummholz Stunted windblown trees growing near the tree line on mountains. 1
- noun krummholz Dense low matted bushes at the tree-line. 0
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Origin of krummholz
First appearance:
before 1900 One of the 17% newest English words
1900-05; < German, equivalent to krumm crooked (Old High German krumb; see cromorne) + Holz wood; see holt
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Parts of speech for Krummholz
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krummholz popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use 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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