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- [pel-i-kuh n flou-er]
- /ˈpɛl ɪ kən ˈflaʊ ər/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [pel-i-kuh n flou-er]
- /ˈpɛl ɪ kən ˈflaʊ ər/
Definition of pelican-flower word
- noun pelican-flower a woody vine, Aristolochia grandiflora, of the West Indies, having heart-shaped leaves and purple-spotted, purple-veined flowers from 18 to 24 inches (46 to 61 cm) wide with a long, taillike structure at the tip of the corolla. 1
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Origin of pelican-flower
First appearance:
before 1895 One of the 18% newest English words
First recorded in 1895-1900
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Parts of speech for Pelican-flower
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determiner
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pelican-flower popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 61% 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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