lovage

lov·age

L l

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [luhv-ij]
- /ˈlʌv ɪdʒ/
- /ˈlə.vədʒ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [luhv-ij]
- /ˈlʌv ɪdʒ/

Definitions of lovage word

noun lovage a European plant, Levisticum officinale, of the parsley family, having coarsely toothed compound leaves, cultivated in gardens. 1
noun lovage A large, edible, white-flowered plant of the parsley family. 1
noun lovage a European umbelliferous plant, Levisticum officinale, with greenish-white flowers and aromatic fruits, which are used for flavouring food 0
noun lovage a European plant (Levisticum officinale) of the umbel family, sometimes used as a potherb and formerly as a home medicine 0

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Origin of lovage

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English loveache < Anglo-French luvesche (by association with ache celery < Latin apium) < Old English lufestice (by syncope) < Medieval Latin levistica, for Late Latin levisticum, alteration of Latin ligusticum lovage, noun use of neuter of Ligusticus Ligurian

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Parts of speech for Lovage

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lovage popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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