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primulaceous

prim·u·la·ceous
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [prim-yuh-ley-shuh s]
    • /ˌprɪm yəˈleɪ ʃəs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [prim-yuh-ley-shuh s]
    • /ˌprɪm yəˈleɪ ʃəs/

Definitions of primulaceous word

  • adjective primulaceous belonging to the plant family Primulaceae. 1
  • adjective primulaceous of, relating to, or belonging to the Primulaceae, a family of plants having funnel-shaped or bell-shaped flowers: includes primrose, moneywort, pimpernel, and loosestrife 0

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Origin of primulaceous

First appearance:

before 1835
One of the 34% newest English words
1835-45; < New Latin Primulace(ae) family name (see primula, -aceae) + -ous

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Parts of speech for Primulaceous

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

primulaceous popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% 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.

primulaceous usage trend in Literature

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