starwort

star·wort

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [stahr-wurt, -wawrt]
- /ˈstɑrˌwɜrt, -ˌwɔrt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [stahr-wurt, -wawrt]
- /ˈstɑrˌwɜrt, -ˌwɔrt/

Definitions of starwort word

noun starwort any of several chickweeds of the genus Stellaria. 1
noun starwort any of several plants of the genera Aster and Arenaria. 1
noun starwort any of several plants with star-shaped flowers, esp the stitchwort 0

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Origin of starwort

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

Middle English word dating back to 1350-1400; See origin at star, wort2

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Parts of speech for Starwort

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starwort popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 65% 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.

starwort usage trend in Literature

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