turpeth

tur·peth

T t

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tur-pith]
- /ˈtɜr pɪθ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tur-pith]
- /ˈtɜr pɪθ/

Definitions of turpeth word

noun turpeth the root of an East Indian plant, Merremia (or Operculina) turpethum, of the morning glory family, formerly used as a purgative. 1
noun turpeth the plant itself. 1
noun turpeth a convolvulaceous plant, Operculina turpethum, of the East Indies, having roots with purgative properties 0
noun turpeth the root of this plant or the drug obtained from it 0

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Origin of turpeth

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; < Medieval Latin turpethum < Arabic turbid < Persian; akin to Sanskrit tripuṭā; replacing Middle English turbit(h)(e) < Old French turbit(h) < Arabic turbid, as above

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Parts of speech for Turpeth

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turpeth popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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