phyllary

phyl·la·ry

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fil-uh-ree]
- /ˈfɪl ə ri/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fil-uh-ree]
- /ˈfɪl ə ri/

Definitions of phyllary word

noun plural phyllary one of the bracts forming the involucre or the head or inflorescence of a composite plant. 1
noun phyllary a bract, or modified leaf which is normally associated with reproductive structure, and that forms a collar around the head of a flower 0

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Origin of phyllary

First appearance:

before 1855

One of the 30% newest English words

1855-60; < New Latin phyllarium < Greek phyllárion, diminutive of phýllon leaf

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Parts of speech for Phyllary

noun

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preposition

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phyllary popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 65% 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.

phyllary usage trend in Literature

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