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thapsus

Thap·sus
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [thap-suh s]
    • /ˈθæp səs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [thap-suh s]
    • /ˈθæp səs/

Definitions of thapsus word

  • noun thapsus an ancient town on the coast of Tunisia: decisive victory of Caesar 46 b.c. 1
  • noun thapsus an ancient town near Carthage in North Africa: site of Caesar's victory over Pompey in 46 bc 0
  • noun thapsus ancient town in N Africa: its site is on the NE coast of Tunisia 0
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Parts of speech for Thapsus

noun
adjective
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adverb
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preposition
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thapsus popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 61% 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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Related words

  • flannel-leaf

    the common mullein, Verbascum thapsus.

  • mullein

    any of various plants belonging to the genus Verbascum, of the figwort family, native to the Old World, especially V. thapsus, a tall plant with woolly leaves and a dense spike of yellow flowers.

  • velvet plant

    a composite plant, Gynura aurantiaca, native to the Old World tropics, having leaves and stems covered with dense, velvety, purple hairs and often cultivated as a houseplant. Compare purple passion.
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