sorosis

so·ro·sis

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [suh-roh-sis]
- /səˈroʊ sɪs/
- /sɔːrˈəʊsɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [suh-roh-sis]
- /səˈroʊ sɪs/

Definitions of sorosis word

noun plural sorosis a fleshy multiple fruit composed of many flowers, seed vessels, and receptacles consolidated, as in the pineapple and mulberry. 1
noun plural sorosis a women's society or club. 1
noun sorosis a fleshy multiple fruit, such as that of the pineapple and mulberry, formed from flowers that are crowded together on a fleshy stem 0
noun sorosis a multiple fruit formed by the merging of many flowers into a fleshy mass, as in the mulberry 0

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Origin of sorosis

First appearance:

before 1825

One of the 37% newest English words

1825-35; < New Latin, equivalent to Greek sōr(ós) heap + New Latin -ōsis -osis

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Parts of speech for Sorosis

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sorosis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 59% 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.

sorosis usage trend in Literature

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