mermaid weed

mer·maid weed

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mur-meyd weed]
- /ˈmɜrˌmeɪd wid/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mur-meyd weed]
- /ˈmɜrˌmeɪd wid/

Definition of mermaid weed words

noun mermaid weed any of several North American, aquatic plants of the genus Proserpinaca, having pinnately dissected leaves either above or below the water. 1

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Origin of mermaid weed

First appearance:

before 1810

One of the 40% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1810-20

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Parts of speech for Mermaid weed

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mermaid weed popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 64% 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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