possum haw

pos·sum haw

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pos-uh m haw]
- /ˈpɒs əm hɔ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pos-uh m haw]
- /ˈpɒs əm hɔ/

Definition of possum haw words

noun possum haw a shrub, Ilex decidua, of the southeastern U.S., having leaves that are hairy on the upper surface and glossy, red fruit. 1

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Origin of possum haw

First appearance:

before 1855

One of the 30% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1855-60

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Parts of speech for Possum haw

noun

adjective

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adverb

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preposition

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possum haw popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 66% 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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