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- [skey-bee-uh s]
- /ˈskeɪ bi əs/
- /ˈskeɪ.bɪəs/
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- [skey-bee-uh s]
- /ˈskeɪ bi əs/
Definitions of scabious word
- adjective scabious covered with or consisting of scabs; scabby. 1
- adjective scabious pertaining to or of the nature of scabies. 1
- noun scabious Also called pincushion flower. any of various plants belonging to the genus Scabiosa, of the teasel family, having opposite leaves and often showy flower heads in a variety of colors. 1
- noun scabious any of various similar or related plants. 1
- adjective scabious having or covered with scabs 0
- adjective scabious of, relating to, or resembling scabies 0
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Origin of scabious
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
First recorded in 1595-1605; scabi(es) + -ous
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Parts of speech for Scabious
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
scabious popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% 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.
scabious usage trend in Literature
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