calico flower
cal·i·co flow·er
C c Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kal-i-koh flou-er]
- /ˈkæl ɪˌkoʊ ˈflaʊ ər/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kal-i-koh flou-er]
- /ˈkæl ɪˌkoʊ ˈflaʊ ər/
Definition of calico flower words
- noun calico flower a Brazilian woody vine, Aristolochia elegans, of the birthwort family, having large, solitary, white-spotted, purple flowers. 1
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Origin of calico flower
First appearance:
before 1795 One of the 43% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1795-1805
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calico flower popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
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