Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mahr-ger-i-tey-shuh s]
- /ˌmɑr gər ɪˈteɪ ʃəs/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [mahr-ger-i-tey-shuh s]
- /ˌmɑr gər ɪˈteɪ ʃəs/
Definitions of margaritaceous word
- adjective margaritaceous resembling mother-of-pearl; pearly. 1
- noun margaritaceous Pearl-like. 1
- adjective margaritaceous yielding pearls. 0
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Origin of margaritaceous
First appearance:
before 1820 One of the 38% newest English words
From the New Latin word margarītāceus, dating back to 1820-30. See margarite, -aceous
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Parts of speech for Margaritaceous
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margaritaceous popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 67% 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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