rose of sharon
ro·sé of Shar·on
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [roh-zey uhv, ov shuh-rohn for 1 shar-uh n for 2–5]
- /roʊˈzeɪ ʌv, ɒv ʃəˈroʊn for 1 ˈʃær ən for 2–5 /
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [roh-zey uhv, ov shuh-rohn for 1 shar-uh n for 2–5]
- /roʊˈzeɪ ʌv, ɒv ʃəˈroʊn for 1 ˈʃær ən for 2–5 /
Definitions of rose of sharon words
- noun rose of sharon Also called althea. a widely cultivated shrub or small tree, Hibiscus syriacus, of the mallow family, having showy white, reddish or purplish flowers. 1
- noun rose of sharon Also called Aaron's-beard. a St.-John's-wort, Hypericum calycinum, having evergreen foliage and showy yellow flowers. 1
- noun rose of sharon a plant mentioned in the Bible. Song of Solomon 2:1. 1
- noun rose of sharon Hibiscus syriacus L. 1
- noun rose of sharon a creeping shrub, Hypericum calycinum, native to SE Europe but widely cultivated, having large yellow flowers: family Hypericaceae 0
- noun rose of sharon a Syrian malvaceous shrub, Hibiscus syriacus (or Althaea frutex), cultivated for its red or purplish flowers 0
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Origin of rose of sharon
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
First recorded in 1605-15
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Parts of speech for Rose of sharon
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rose of sharon 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 68% 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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