moth mullein

moth mul·lein

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mawth, moth muhl-uh n]
- /mɔθ, mɒθ ˈmʌl ən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mawth, moth muhl-uh n]
- /mɔθ, mɒθ ˈmʌl ən/

Definition of moth mullein words

noun moth mullein a weedy, European mullein, Verbascum blattaria, of the figwort family, having lance-shaped leaves and loose spikes of white or yellow flowers. 1

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Origin of moth mullein

First appearance:

before 1570

One of the 33% oldest English words

First recorded in 1570-80; from its mothlike appearance

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Parts of speech for Moth mullein

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moth mullein popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 54% 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.

moth mullein usage trend in Literature

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