witch alder

witch al·der

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [wich awl-der]
- /wɪtʃ ˈɔl dər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [wich awl-der]
- /wɪtʃ ˈɔl dər/

Definition of witch alder words

noun witch alder a shrub, Fothergilla gardenii, of the witch hazel family, native to the southeastern U.S., having spikes of white flowers that bloom before the leaves appear. 1

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Origin of witch alder

First appearance:

before 1810

One of the 40% newest English words

1810-20, Americanism; see witch hazel, wych elm

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witch alder popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 65% 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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