morelle

mo·rel

M m

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [muh-rel]
- /məˈrɛl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [muh-rel]
- /məˈrɛl/

Definitions of morelle word

noun morelle any of several nightshades, especially the black nightshade. 1
noun morelle Nightshade. 1
noun morelle the nightshade plant from the genus Solanum 0

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Origin of morelle

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English morel(l)e < Anglo-French < Medieval Latin maurella, equivalent to maur(us) brown, dark-colored (adj. use of Latin Maurus Moor) + -ella -elle

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Parts of speech for Morelle

noun

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exclamation

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morelle popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 62% 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.

morelle usage trend in Literature

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