monkeypot

mon·key·pot

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [muhng-kee-pot]
- /ˈmʌŋ kiˌpɒt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [muhng-kee-pot]
- /ˈmʌŋ kiˌpɒt/

Definitions of monkeypot word

noun monkeypot the woody, operculate seed vessel of any of certain large South American trees of the genus Lecythis. 1
noun monkeypot the tree itself. 1
noun monkeypot a cylindrical or barrel-shaped vessel used for cooling water. 1
noun monkeypot any of various tropical trees of the genus Lecythis: family Lecythidaceae 0
noun monkeypot the large urn-shaped pod of any of these trees, formerly used to catch monkeys by baiting it with sugar 0
noun monkeypot a melting pot used in making flint glass 0

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Origin of monkeypot

First appearance:

before 1840

One of the 33% newest English words

First recorded in 1840-50; monkey + pot1

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Parts of speech for Monkeypot

noun

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exclamation

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monkeypot popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use 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.

monkeypot usage trend in Literature

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