moss pink

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [maws, mos pingk]
- /mɔs, mɒs pɪŋk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [maws, mos pingk]
- /mɔs, mɒs pɪŋk/

Definitions of moss pink words

noun moss pink a phlox, Phlox subulata, of the eastern U.S., having showy pink to purple flowers. 1
noun moss pink a North American plant, Phlox subulata, forming dense mosslike mats: cultivated for its pink, white, or lavender flowers: family Polemoniaceae 0
noun moss pink a hardy, perennial phlox (Phlox subulata) forming sprawling mats with bristly, narrow leaves and white, pink, or lavender flowers 0

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Origin of moss pink

First appearance:

before 1855

One of the 30% newest English words

First recorded in 1855-60

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Parts of speech for Moss pink

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moss pink popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 50% 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.

moss pink usage trend in Literature

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