skimmia

skim·mi·a

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skim-ee-uh]
- /ˈskɪm i ə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skim-ee-uh]
- /ˈskɪm i ə/

Definitions of skimmia word

noun skimmia any Asian evergreen shrub belonging to the genus Skimmia, of the rue family, having simple, alternate leaves, clusters of small, white flowers, and a red, berrylike fruit, grown as an ornamental. 1
noun skimmia any rutaceous shrub of the S and SE Asian genus Skimmia, grown for their ornamental red berries and evergreen foliage 0

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Origin of skimmia

First appearance:

before 1865

One of the 28% newest English words

Borrowed into English from New Latin around 1865-70

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Parts of speech for Skimmia

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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skimmia popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 57% 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.

skimmia usage trend in Literature

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