ming tree

Ming tree

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ming tree]
- /mɪŋ tri/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ming tree]
- /mɪŋ tri/

Definitions of ming tree words

noun ming tree any of various trees or shrubs used in bonsai arrangements, especially when shaped to have flat-topped, asymmetrical branches. 1
noun ming tree an artificial tree created with plant material, wire, etc., to resemble such a bonsai tree. 1
noun ming tree an artificial plant resembling a bonsai plant 0
noun ming tree an artificial plant made in imitation of a bonsai 0

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Origin of ming tree

First appearance:

before 1945

One of the 6% newest English words

First recorded in 1945-50; perhaps named after Ming

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Parts of speech for Ming tree

noun

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adverb

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ming tree popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 53% 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.

ming tree usage trend in Literature

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