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scrophulariaceous

scroph·u·lar·i·a·ceous
S s

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [skrof-yuh-lair-ee-ey-shuh s]
    • /ˌskrɒf yəˌlɛər iˈeɪ ʃəs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [skrof-yuh-lair-ee-ey-shuh s]
    • /ˌskrɒf yəˌlɛər iˈeɪ ʃəs/

Definitions of scrophulariaceous word

  • adjective scrophulariaceous belonging to the Scrophulariaceae, the figwort family of plants. 1
  • adjective scrophulariaceous of, relating to, or belonging to the Scrophulariaceae, a family of plants including figwort, snapdragon, foxglove, toadflax, speedwell, and mullein 0

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Origin of scrophulariaceous

First appearance:

before 1840
One of the 33% newest English words
1840-50; < New Latin scrophulariace(ae) family name (see scrofula, -aria, -aceae) + -ous

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Parts of speech for Scrophulariaceous

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
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preposition
conjunction
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scrophulariaceous 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 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.

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