Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [moon-seed]
- /ˈmunˌsid/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [moon-seed]
- /ˈmunˌsid/
Definitions of moonseed word
- noun moonseed any climbing plant of the genus Menispermum, having greenish-white flowers and crescent-shaped seeds. 1
- noun moonseed Carolina moonseed. 1
- noun moonseed A North American climbing plant with crescent-shaped seeds. 1
- noun moonseed any menispermaceous climbing plant of the genus Menispermum and related genera, having red or black fruits with crescent-shaped or ring-shaped seeds 0
- noun moonseed any of a genus (Menispermum) of twining vines of the moonseed family, with small clusters of purple berries and crescent-shaped seeds 0
- adjective moonseed designating a family (Menispermaceae, order Ranunculales) of tropical dicotyledonous lianas, shrubs, and trees 0
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Origin of moonseed
First appearance:
before 1730 One of the 48% newest English words
First recorded in 1730-40; moon + seed
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Parts of speech for Moonseed
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moonseed 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 73% 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.
moonseed usage trend in Literature
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