Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [mok-suh]
- /ˈmɒk sə/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [mok-suh]
- /ˈmɒk sə/
Definitions of moxas word
- noun moxas a flammable substance or material obtained from the leaves of certain Chinese and Japanese wormwood plants, especially Artemisia moxa. 1
- noun moxas this substance or a similar one of cotton, wool, or the like, placed on the skin usually in the form of a cone or cylinder and ignited for use as a counterirritant. 1
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Origin of moxas
First appearance:
before 1670 One of the 47% oldest English words
1670-80; by uncertain mediation < Japanese mogusa, equivalent to mo(y)e burn + -gusa, combining form of kusa herb
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Parts of speech for Moxas
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
moxas 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 most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.