showy crab apple

show·y crab ap·ple

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [shoh-ee krab ap-uh l]
- /ˈʃoʊ i kræb ˈæp əl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [shoh-ee krab ap-uh l]
- /ˈʃoʊ i kræb ˈæp əl/

Definition of showy crab apple words

noun showy crab apple a large Japanese bush or tree, Malus floribunda, of the rose family, having red fruit and rose-colored flowers that fade to white. 1

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Origin of showy crab apple

First appearance:

before 1955

One of the 4% newest English words

First recorded in 1955-60

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showy crab apple popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% 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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