ninebark

nine·bark

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nahyn-bahrk]
- /ˈnaɪnˌbɑrk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nahyn-bahrk]
- /ˈnaɪnˌbɑrk/

Definitions of ninebark word

noun ninebark any of several shrubs belonging to the genus Physocarpus, of the rose family, having bark that separates into thin layers. 1
noun ninebark Any flowering plant of the genus Physocarpus. 1
noun ninebark a North American deciduous shrub of the genus Physocarpus that has peeling bark and small white flowers 0

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Origin of ninebark

First appearance:

before 1775

One of the 45% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1775-85; nine + bark2

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Parts of speech for Ninebark

noun

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ninebark popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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