rock elm

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- /rɒk ˈelm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- /rɒk ˈelm/

Definitions of rock elm words

noun rock elm an elm, Ulmus thomasii, of eastern North America, having deeply furrowed, grayish-brown bark. 1
noun rock elm the hard, heavy wood of this tree, used for making furniture and in the manufacture of various types of containers. 1

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Origin of rock elm

First appearance:

before 1820

One of the 38% newest English words

First recorded in 1820-30

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Parts of speech for Rock elm

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rock elm popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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