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- US Pronunciation
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- [sil-i-kwuh]
- /ˈsɪl ɪ kwə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sil-i-kwuh]
- /ˈsɪl ɪ kwə/
Definitions of siliqua word
- noun plural siliqua a silver coin of the later Roman Empire, the 24th part of a solidus, first issued by Constantine. 1
- noun siliqua the long dry dehiscent fruit of cruciferous plants, such as the wallflower, consisting of two compartments separated by a central septum to which the seeds are attached 0
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Origin of siliqua
First appearance:
before 1885 One of the 21% newest English words
1885-90; < Late Latin; Latin: pod, carob tree
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Parts of speech for Siliqua
noun
adjective
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preposition
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siliqua popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 65% 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.
siliqua usage trend in Literature
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