Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mahr-buh l-woo d]
- /ˈmɑr bəlˌwʊd/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [mahr-buh l-woo d]
- /ˈmɑr bəlˌwʊd/
Definitions of marblewood word
- noun marblewood any of several trees having wood somewhat resembling marble in graining or texture, as Diospyros marmorata, of southern Asia, or Olea paniculata, of Australia. 1
- noun marblewood the wood of any of these trees. 1
- noun marblewood a Malaysian tree, Diospyros marmorata: family Ebenaceae 0
- noun marblewood the distinctively marked wood of this tree, having black bands on a lighter background 0
- noun marblewood The Australian tree Acacia bakeri. 0
- noun marblewood The ebony Diospyros marmorata. 0
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Origin of marblewood
First appearance:
before 1745 One of the 47% newest English words
First recorded in 1745-55; marble + wood1
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Parts of speech for Marblewood
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marblewood popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 73% 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.
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