monesia

mo·ne·sia

M m

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [muh-nee-zhuh]
- /məˈni ʒə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [muh-nee-zhuh]
- /məˈni ʒə/

Definition of monesia word

noun monesia a preparation extracted from the bark of a South American tree, Pradosia lactescens, and used chiefly as an astringent and as an expectorant. 1

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Origin of monesia

First appearance:

before 1835

One of the 34% newest English words

First recorded in 1835-45; origin obscure

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Parts of speech for Monesia

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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monesia popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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