wild rye

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [wahyld rahy]
- /waɪld raɪ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [wahyld rahy]
- /waɪld raɪ/

Definitions of wild rye words

noun wild rye any grass of the genus Elymus, somewhat resembling rye. 1
noun wild rye any of various perennial grasses of the N temperate genus Elymus, resembling cultivated rye in having paired bristly ears or spikes and flat leaves 0
noun wild rye any of a genus (Elymus) of perennial grasses having erect or drooping, usually bristly, spikes 0

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Origin of wild rye

First appearance:

before 1745

One of the 47% newest English words

First recorded in 1745-55

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Parts of speech for Wild rye

noun

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wild rye popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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