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- [puht-ee-root, -roo t]
- /ˈpʌt iˌrut, -ˌrʊt/
- /pˈʌtɪrˌuːt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [puht-ee-root, -roo t]
- /ˈpʌt iˌrut, -ˌrʊt/
Definitions of puttyroot word
- noun puttyroot an American orchid, Aplectrum hyemale, having a slender naked rootstock that produces a leafless stalk with a loose cluster of yellowish-brown flowers. 1
- noun puttyroot a North American orchid, Aplectrum hyemale 0
- noun puttyroot an American orchid (Aplectrum hyemale) with clusters of yellowish-brown flowers, one leaf at the base of the stem, and a sticky substance in its bulbs 0
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Origin of puttyroot
First appearance:
before 1810 One of the 40% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1810-20; putty1 + root1
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Parts of speech for Puttyroot
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puttyroot popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 69% 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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