Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [muh-zeer-ee-uh m]
- /məˈzɪər i əm/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [muh-zeer-ee-uh m]
- /məˈzɪər i əm/
Definitions of mezereum word
- noun mezereum a shrub, Daphne mezereum, native to Eurasia, having clusters of fragrant purplish flowers. 1
- noun mezereum Alt form mezereon. 1
- noun mezereum the dried bark of certain shrubs of the genus Daphne, esp mezereon, formerly used as a vesicant and to treat arthritis 0
- noun mezereum a low European shrub (Daphne mezereum) of the mezereum family, with clusters of pink or purple flowers in early spring 0
- noun mezereum its dried bark, formerly used in liniments and in the treatment of some diseases 0
- adjective mezereum designating a family (Thymelaeaceae, order Myrtales) of dicotyledonous plants including daphne 0
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Origin of mezereum
First appearance:
before 1470 One of the 25% oldest English words
1470-80; (< New Latin) < Medieval Latin mezereon < Arabic māzaryūn < Persian
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Parts of speech for Mezereum
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mezereum popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 72% 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.
mezereum usage trend in Literature
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