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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [sim-uh-roo-buh]
- /ˌsɪm əˈru bə/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [sim-uh-roo-buh]
- /ˌsɪm əˈru bə/
Definitions of simarouba word
- noun simarouba any tropical American tree belonging to the genus Simaruba, of the quassia family, having pinnate leaves, a fleshy fruit, and a root whose bark contains an appetite stimulant. 1
- noun simarouba the bark of this family of trees and shrubs. 1
- noun simarouba any tropical American tree of the genus Simarouba, esp S. amara, having divided leaves and fleshy fruits: family Simaroubaceae 0
- noun simarouba the medicinal bark of any of these trees 0
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Origin of simarouba
First appearance:
before 1745 One of the 47% newest English words
1745-55; < French < Carib simaruba
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Parts of speech for Simarouba
noun
adjective
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determiner
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simarouba popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 72% 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.
simarouba usage trend in Literature
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