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saxifragaceous

sax·i·fra·ga·ceous
S s

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sak-suh-fruh-gey-shuh s]
    • /ˌsæk sə frəˈgeɪ ʃəs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sak-suh-fruh-gey-shuh s]
    • /ˌsæk sə frəˈgeɪ ʃəs/

Definitions of saxifragaceous word

  • adjective saxifragaceous belonging to the plant family Saxifragaceae. 1
  • adjective saxifragaceous of, relating to, or belonging to the Saxifragaceae, a chiefly arctic and alpine family of plants having a basal rosette or cushion of leaves and small but showy flowers: includes saxifrage 0
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Origin of saxifragaceous

First appearance:

before 1835
One of the 34% newest English words
First recorded in 1835-45; saxifrage + -aceous

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Parts of speech for Saxifragaceous

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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saxifragaceous popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 63% 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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