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- US Pronunciation
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- [yaw-pon]
- /ˈyɔ pɒn/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [yaw-pon]
- /ˈyɔ pɒn/
Definitions of yaupon word
- noun yaupon a holly shrub or small tree, Ilex vomitoria, of the southern U.S., having bitter leaves that are sometimes brewed as a tea. 1
- noun yaupon A holly of the southern US. Sometimes dried and brewed as a tea, its bitter leaves contain caffeine and have emetic properties. 1
- noun yaupon a southern US evergreen holly shrub, Ilex vomitoria, with spreading branches, scarlet fruits, and oval leaves: used as a substitute for tea 0
- noun yaupon an evergreen holly (Ilex vomitoria) of the SE U.S.: its leaves are sometimes used as a substitute for tea 0
- noun yaupon The yaupon holly, Ilex vomitoria, an evergreen holly shrub with white flowers and red or yellow berries, found in the southeastern United States. 0
- noun yaupon A tea-like drink, "black drink", brewed from the leaves of this holly (or, sometimes, Ilex cassine). 0
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Origin of yaupon
First appearance:
before 1700 One of the 50% oldest English words
1700-10, Americanism; < Catawba yą́pą, equivalent to yą- wood, tree + pą leaf
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Parts of speech for Yaupon
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yaupon popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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Top questions with yaupon
- how to make yaupon tea?
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Matching words
- Words starting with y
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