laceleaf

lace·leaf

L l

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [leys-leef]
- /ˈleɪsˌlif/
- /lˈeɪsliːf/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [leys-leef]
- /ˈleɪsˌlif/

Definitions of laceleaf word

noun plural laceleaf a submerged aquatic plant, Aponogeton madagascariensis, of Madagascar, having tiny white flowers and broad leaves consisting only of veins that float just beneath the surface. 1
noun laceleaf Alternative form of lace-leaf. 0
adjective laceleaf Having lacy leaves. 0

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Origin of laceleaf

First appearance:

before 1865

One of the 28% newest English words

First recorded in 1865-70; lace + leaf

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Parts of speech for Laceleaf

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laceleaf popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 57% 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.

laceleaf usage trend in Literature

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