polyanthus

pol·y·an·thus

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [pol-ee-an-thuh s]
- /ˌpɒl iˈæn θəs/
- /ˌpɒ.lɪ.ˈæn.θəs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pol-ee-an-thuh s]
- /ˌpɒl iˈæn θəs/

Definitions of polyanthus word

noun plural polyanthus a hybrid primrose, Primula polyantha. 1
noun plural polyanthus Also called polyanthus narcissus. a narcissus, Narcissus tazetta, having small white or yellow flowers. 1
noun polyanthus any of several hybrid garden primroses, esp Primula polyantha, which has brightly coloured flowers 0
noun polyanthus any of various primroses with many flowers 0
noun polyanthus a tender, sweet-scented narcissus (Narcissus tazetta) with clusters of small, star-shaped flowers 0

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Origin of polyanthus

First appearance:

before 1620

One of the 42% oldest English words

1620-30; < New Latin < Greek polýanthos having many flowers. See poly-, -anthous

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Parts of speech for Polyanthus

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polyanthus popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% 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.

polyanthus usage trend in Literature

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