rose comb

ro·sé comb

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [roh-zey kohm]
- /roʊˈzeɪ koʊm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [roh-zey kohm]
- /roʊˈzeɪ koʊm/

Definition of rose comb words

noun rose comb a low comb with rounded points and a rear-extending spike of some breeds of chickens, as Wyandotte. 1

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Origin of rose comb

First appearance:

before 1840

One of the 33% newest English words

First recorded in 1840-50

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Parts of speech for Rose comb

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rose comb 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.

According to our data about 62% 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.

rose comb usage trend in Literature

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