scurvy grass

scur·vy grass

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [skur-vee gras, grahs]
- /ˈskɜr vi græs, grɑs/
- /ˈskɜː.vi ɡrɑːs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skur-vee gras, grahs]
- /ˈskɜr vi græs, grɑs/

Definitions of scurvy grass words

noun scurvy grass a plant, Cochlearia officinalis, of the mustard family, purported to be a remedy for scurvy. 1
noun scurvy grass any of various plants of the genus Cochlearia, esp C. officinalis, of Europe and North America, formerly used to treat scurvy: family Brassicaceae (crucifers) 0
noun scurvy grass an arctic plant (Cochlearia officinalis) of the crucifer family, with white flowers and a tarlike flavor, formerly used in treating scurvy 0

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Origin of scurvy grass

First appearance:

before 1590

One of the 37% oldest English words

First recorded in 1590-1600

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Parts of speech for Scurvy grass

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scurvy grass popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 57% 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.

scurvy grass usage trend in Literature

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