tick trefoil

tick tre·foil

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tik tree-foil, tref-oil]
- /tɪk ˈtri fɔɪl, ˈtrɛf ɔɪl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tik tree-foil, tref-oil]
- /tɪk ˈtri fɔɪl, ˈtrɛf ɔɪl/

Definitions of tick trefoil words

noun tick trefoil any of numerous plants belonging to the genus Desmodium, of the legume family, having trifoliolate leaves and jointed pods with hooked hairs by which they adhere to objects. 1
noun tick trefoil any of various tropical and subtropical leguminous plants of the genus Desmodium, having trifoliate leaves, clusters of small purplish or white flowers, and sticky jointed seed pods, which separate into segments that cling to animals 0
noun tick trefoil any of a genus (Desmodium) of leguminous plants with clusters of small purple flowers, leaves in groups of three, and jointed prickly pods 0

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Origin of tick trefoil

First appearance:

before 1855

One of the 30% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1855-60

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Parts of speech for Tick trefoil

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tick trefoil popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 64% 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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