squinancy

squin·an·cy

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [skwin-uh n-see, -uh-see]
- /ˈskwɪn ən si, -ə si/
- /skwˈɪnənsi/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skwin-uh n-see, -uh-see]
- /ˈskwɪn ən si, -ə si/

Definition of squinancy word

noun squinancy a prostrate Eurasian plant, Asperula cynanchica, of the madder family, having smooth, weak stems and sparse white or pink flowers, formerly believed to be a cure for quinsy. 1

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Origin of squinancy

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English squynancy quinsy < Medieval Latin squinancia, -antia < Greek synánchē, kynánchē, diseases of the throat

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Parts of speech for Squinancy

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squinancy popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% 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.

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