horse gentian
horse gen·tian
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [hawrs jen-shuh n]
- /hɔrs ˈdʒɛn ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [hawrs jen-shuh n]
- /hɔrs ˈdʒɛn ʃən/
Definitions of horse gentian words
- noun horse gentian any weedy North American plant of the genus Triosteum, of the honeysuckle family, especially T. perfoliatum, having stalkless leaves and purplish-brown flowers and bearing orange fruits. 1
- noun horse gentian any caprifoliaceous plant of the genus Triosteum, of Asia and North America, having small purplish-brown flowers 0
- noun horse gentian any of a genus (Triosteum) of coarse, weedy plants of the honeysuckle family, with opposite leaves, inconspicuous flowers, and leathery, orange fruit 0
- noun horse gentian Any of the genus Triosteum of flowering plants, the feverworts. 0
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Origin of horse gentian
First appearance:
before 1835 One of the 34% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1835-45
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Parts of speech for Horse gentian
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horse gentian popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
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