xenial

xe·ni·a

X x

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [zee-nee-uh, zeen-yuh]
- /ˈzi ni ə, ˈzin yə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [zee-nee-uh, zeen-yuh]
- /ˈzi ni ə, ˈzin yə/

Definitions of xenial word

noun xenial the influence or effect of pollen on a structure other than the embryo, as the seed or fruit. 1
noun xenial Hospitable, especially to visiting strangers or foreigners. 1

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Origin of xenial

First appearance:

before 1895

One of the 18% newest English words

1895-1900; < New Latin < Greek xenía hospitality. See xen(o)-, -ia

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Parts of speech for Xenial

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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xenial popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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