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- [sen-i-guh]
- /ˈsɛn ɪ gə/
- /ˈse.nɪ.ɡə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sen-i-guh]
- /ˈsɛn ɪ gə/
Definitions of senega word
- noun senega the dried root of a milkwort, Polygala senega, of the eastern U.S., used as an expectorant and diuretic. 1
- noun senega the plant itself. 1
- noun senega a milkwort plant, Polygala senega, of the eastern US, with small white flowers 0
- noun senega the root of this plant, used as an expectorant 0
- noun senega an E North American milkwort (Polygala senega) with single racemes of white flowers 0
- noun senega its dried root, formerly used as an expectorant 0
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Origin of senega
First appearance:
before 1730 One of the 48% newest English words
1730-40; variant of Seneca, from its use by this tribe
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Parts of speech for Senega
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senega popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 70% 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.
senega usage trend in Literature
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