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- [truhm-pit tree]
- /ˈtrʌm pɪt tri/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [truhm-pit tree]
- /ˈtrʌm pɪt tri/
Definition of trumpet-tree word
- noun trumpet-tree a tropical American tree, Cecropia peltata, of the mulberry family, having hollow, jointed stems and branches used in making certain wind instruments. 1
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Origin of trumpet-tree
First appearance:
before 1750 One of the 47% newest English words
First recorded in 1750-60
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Parts of speech for Trumpet-tree
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
trumpet-tree popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use 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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