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- [stawr-aks, stohr-]
- /ˈstɔr æks, ˈstoʊr-/
- /stˈɔːraks/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [stawr-aks, stohr-]
- /ˈstɔr æks, ˈstoʊr-/
Definitions of storax word
- noun storax a solid resin with a vanillalike odor, obtained from a small tree, Styrax officinalis: formerly used in medicine and perfumery. 1
- noun storax a liquid balsam (liquid storax) obtained from species of liquidambar, especially from the wood and inner bark of Liquidambar orientalis (Levant storax) a tree of Asia Minor: used chiefly in medicine and perfumery. 1
- noun storax any shrub or tree of the genus Styrax, of the storax family, having elongated clusters of showy, white flowers. 1
- noun storax any of numerous styracaceous trees or shrubs of the genus Styrax, of tropical and subtropical regions, having drooping showy white flowers 0
- noun storax a vanilla-scented solid resin obtained from one of these trees, Styrax officinalis of the Mediterranean region and SW Asia, formerly used as incense and in perfumery and medicine 0
- noun storax a liquid aromatic balsam obtained from liquidambar trees, esp Liquidambar orientalis of SW Asia, and used in perfumery and medicine 0
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Origin of storax
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Latin, variant of styrax < Greek stýrax
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Parts of speech for Storax
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
storax popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 72% 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.
storax usage trend in Literature
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