strongbark

strong·bark

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [strawng-bahrk, strong-]
- /ˈstrɔŋˌbɑrk, ˈstrɒŋ-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [strawng-bahrk, strong-]
- /ˈstrɔŋˌbɑrk, ˈstrɒŋ-/

Definition of strongbark word

noun strongbark any of the several tropical American shrubs or small trees belonging to the genus Bourreria, of the borage family, especially B. ovata, of southern Florida and the West Indies, having elliptic leaves and fragrant, white flowers. 1

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Origin of strongbark

First appearance:

before 1860

One of the 29% newest English words

First recorded in 1860-65; strong + bark2

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Parts of speech for Strongbark

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strongbark popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% 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.