Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [sfag-nuh s]
- /ˈsfæg nəs/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [sfag-nuh s]
- /ˈsfæg nəs/
Definition of sphagnous word
- adjective sphagnous pertaining to, abounding in, or consisting of sphagnum. 1
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Origin of sphagnous
First appearance:
before 1820 One of the 38% newest English words
First recorded in 1820-30; sphagn(um) + -ous
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Parts of speech for Sphagnous
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
sphagnous 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 58% 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.
sphagnous usage trend in Literature
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