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- [suh-leek, sil-ik]
- /səˈlik, ˈsɪl ɪk/
- /sɪlˈiːk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [suh-leek, sil-ik]
- /səˈlik, ˈsɪl ɪk/
Definitions of silique word
- noun silique the long two-valved seed vessel or pod of plants belonging to the mustard family. 1
- noun silique the pod of plants of the crucifer family, with two valves that fall away from a thin membrane bearing the seeds 0
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Origin of silique
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English selyque, silique (< Middle French silique) < Latin siliqua; see siliqua
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Parts of speech for Silique
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
silique popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 55% 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.
silique usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerTop questions with silique
- what is a silique?
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