naked-lady

na·ked-la·dy

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ney-kid ley-dee]
- /ˈneɪ kɪd ˈleɪ di/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ney-kid ley-dee]
- /ˈneɪ kɪd ˈleɪ di/

Definitions of naked-lady word

noun naked-lady any of several bulbous plants of the genus Hippeastrum, especially H. puniceum, which has large red or pink flowers and is popular as a houseplant. Compare amaryllis family. 1
noun naked-lady Also called belladonna lily, naked lady. a related plant, Amaryllis belladonna, having clusters of usually rose-colored flowers. 1
noun naked-lady any of several other similar or related plants. 1
noun naked-lady (initial capital letter) a shepherdess or country girl, especially in classical and later pastoral poetry. 1

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Origin of naked-lady

First appearance:

before 1785

One of the 44% newest English words

1785-95; < Latin: name of a shepherdess in Vergil's Eclogues

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Parts of speech for Naked-lady

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naked-lady popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 59% 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.

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