bonduc

bon·duc

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bon-duhk]
- /ˈbɒn dʌk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bon-duhk]
- /ˈbɒn dʌk/

Definitions of bonduc word

noun bonduc either of two species of leguminous shrub (Caesalpinia bonduc and Caesalpinia major) which produce hard, shiny seeds commonly known as nickernuts 3
noun bonduc a semitropical tree, Caesalpinia bonducella, of the legume family, the decorative seeds of which are used for jewelry and rosaries. 1
noun bonduc nicker tree. 0

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Origin of bonduc

First appearance:

before 1940

One of the 7% newest English words

probably earlier than 1940-45; < French < Arabic bunduq hazelnut ≪ Greek Pontikòn (káryon) hazelnut, literally, Pontic nut

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bonduc 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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