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zygophyllaceous

zy·go·phyl·la·ceous
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [zahy-goh-fuh-ley-shuh s, zig-oh-]
    • /ˌzaɪ goʊ fəˈleɪ ʃəs, ˌzɪg oʊ-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [zahy-goh-fuh-ley-shuh s, zig-oh-]
    • /ˌzaɪ goʊ fəˈleɪ ʃəs, ˌzɪg oʊ-/

Definitions of zygophyllaceous word

  • adjective zygophyllaceous belonging to the Zygophyllaceae, the caltrop family of plants. 1
  • adjective zygophyllaceous of, relating to, or belonging to the Zygophyllaceae, an Old World family of flowering plants having pinnate leaves and capsules as fruits: includes the lignum vitae 0
  • adjective zygophyllaceous (botany) Of or relating to the Zygophyllaceae. 0
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Origin of zygophyllaceous

First appearance:

before 1885
One of the 21% newest English words
1885-90; < New Latin Zygophyllace(ae) family name (Zygophyll(um) the type genus (see zygo-, -phyll) + aceae -aceae) + -ous

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zygophyllaceous 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 71% 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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