witch hazel

witch ha·zel

W w

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [wich hey-zuh l]
- /wɪtʃ ˈheɪ zəl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [wich hey-zuh l]
- /wɪtʃ ˈheɪ zəl/

Definitions of witch hazel words

noun witch hazel a shrub, Hamamelis virginiana, of eastern North America, having toothed, egg-shaped leaves and small, yellow flowers. Compare witch hazel family. 1
noun witch hazel a liquid extraction from the leaves or bark of this plant mixed with water and alcohol, used externally as a liniment for inflammations and bruises and as an astringent. 1
uncountable noun witch hazel Witch hazel is a liquid that you put on your skin if it is sore or damaged, in order to help it to heal. 0
noun witch hazel any of several trees and shrubs of the genus Hamamelis, esp H. virginiana, of North America, having ornamental yellow flowers and medicinal properties: family Hamamelidaceae 0
noun witch hazel an astringent medicinal solution containing an extract of the bark and leaves of H. virginiana, applied to treat bruises, inflammation, etc 0
noun witch hazel any of a genus (Hamamelis) of small North American and Asiatic trees and shrubs of the witch hazel family; esp., a tall shrub (H. virginiana) of E North America, having yellow, wavy-petaled flowers in late autumn and woody fruit 0

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Origin of witch hazel

First appearance:

before 1535

One of the 29% oldest English words

1535-45; witch, variant of wych (see wych elm)

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Witch hazel

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witch hazel 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 62% 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.

witch hazel usage trend in Literature

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