squash-blossom

squash-blos·som

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skwosh, skwawsh blos-uh m]
- /skwɒʃ, skwɔʃ ˈblɒs əm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skwosh, skwawsh blos-uh m]
- /skwɒʃ, skwɔʃ ˈblɒs əm/

Definition of squash-blossom word

adjective squash-blossom indicating or pertaining to a design or configuration resembling the flower of the squash plant, especially as found in jewelry made by various American Indians. 1

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Origin of squash-blossom

First appearance:

before 1920

One of the 12% newest English words

First recorded in 1920-25

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Parts of speech for Squash-blossom

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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squash-blossom popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 67% 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.

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