goose grass

G g

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [goos gras, grahs]
- /gus græs, grɑs/
- /ɡuːs ɡrɑːs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [goos gras, grahs]
- /gus græs, grɑs/

Definitions of goose grass words

noun goose grass cleavers. 1
noun goose grass shrub: silverweed 1

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Origin of goose grass

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

Middle English word dating back to 1350-1400

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Parts of speech for Goose grass

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goose grass popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 75% 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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Synonyms for goose grass

noun goose grass

prick — a puncture made by a needle, thorn, or the like.
shrub — any of various acidulated beverages made from the juice of fruit, sugar, and other ingredients, often including alcohol.
thorn — German name of Toruń.
nettle — any plant of the genus Urtica, covered with stinging hairs. Compare nettle family.
spray — a single, slender shoot, twig, or branch with its leaves, flowers, or berries.

All 12 Synonyms of goose grass