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- [broom-kawrn, broo m-]
- /ˈbrumˌkɔrn, ˈbrʊm-/
- /brˈuːmkɔːn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [broom-kawrn, broo m-]
- /ˈbrumˌkɔrn, ˈbrʊm-/
Definitions of broomcorn word
- noun broomcorn a variety of sorghum, Sorghum vulgare technicum, the long stiff flower stalks of which have been used for making brooms 3
- noun broomcorn a cultivated variety of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor), the panicles of which are used in making brooms and brushes 3
- noun broomcorn any of several varieties of sorghum having a long, stiff-branched panicle used in the manufacture of brooms. 1
- noun broomcorn a variety of grass of the species Sorghum vulgare. 0
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Origin of broomcorn
First appearance:
before 1775 One of the 45% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1775-85; broom + corn1
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Parts of speech for Broomcorn
noun
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broomcorn popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 59% 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.
broomcorn usage trend in Literature
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