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large-leaved cucumber tree

large-leaved cucumber tree
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [lahrj-leevd]
    • /ˈlɑrdʒˌlivd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [lahrj-leevd]
    • /ˈlɑrdʒˌlivd/

Definition of large-leaved cucumber tree words

  • noun large-leaved cucumber tree a round-headed tree, Magnolia macrophylla, of the southeastern U.S., having soft, hairy leaves from 1 to 3 feet (30 to 90 cm) long, fragrant, cup-shaped, creamy-white flowers with a purplish base which are from 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm) wide, and rose-colored, round fruit. 1

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Origin of large-leaved cucumber tree

First appearance:

before 1880
One of the 23% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1880-85

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Parts of speech for Large-leaved cucumber tree

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large-leaved cucumber tree popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 1% 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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