Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [muh-droh-nuh]
- /məˈdroʊ nə/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [muh-droh-nuh]
- /məˈdroʊ nə/
Definitions of madrone word
- noun madrone any of several evergreen trees belonging to the genus Arbutus, of the heath family, especially A. menziesii (Pacific madrone) of western North America, having red, flaky bark and bearing edible reddish berries. 1
- noun madrone the pale reddish-brown wood of this tree. 1
- noun madrone An evergreen tree of the heath family with white flowers, red berries, and glossy leaves, native to western North America. Typically, its smooth, thin red bark peels away to reveal a yellowish layer underneath. 1
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Origin of madrone
First appearance:
before 1835 One of the 34% newest English words
1835-45, Americanism; < American Spanish madroño; Spanish: strawberry tree (ulterior origin uncertain)
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Parts of speech for Madrone
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madrone popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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- what is a madrone tree?
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