quandong

quan·dong

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kwon-dong]
- /ˈkwɒnˌdɒŋ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kwon-dong]
- /ˈkwɒnˌdɒŋ/

Definitions of quandong word

noun quandong an Australian tree, Fusanus acuminatus, bearing a fruit with an edible, nutlike seed. 1
noun quandong the fruit, or the seed or nut. 1
noun quandong A small southern Australian shrub, Santalum acuminatum, or its edible red fruit. (from 19th c.). 1
noun quandong a small Australian santalaceous tree, Eucarya acuminata (or Fusanus acuminatus) 0
noun quandong the edible fruit or nut of this tree, used in preserves 0
noun quandong a person who takes advantage of other people's generosity 0

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Origin of quandong

First appearance:

before 1830

One of the 36% newest English words

First recorded in 1830-40, quandong is from the Wiradjuri word guwandhāŋ

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quandong popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 67% 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.

quandong usage trend in Literature

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