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- [nob-kohn]
- /ˈnɒbˌkoʊn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [nob-kohn]
- /ˈnɒbˌkoʊn/
Definition of knobcone pine words
- noun knobcone pine a pine, Pinus attenuata, of the Pacific coast of the U.S., bearing cones with knoblike scales. 1
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Origin of knobcone pine
First appearance:
before 1880 One of the 23% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1880-85; knob + cone
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Parts of speech for Knobcone pine
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knobcone pine popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 6% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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