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- US Pronunciation
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- [stik-seed]
- /ˈstɪkˌsid/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [stik-seed]
- /ˈstɪkˌsid/
Definitions of stickseed word
- noun stickseed any of the weedy plants belonging to the genus Lappula, having prickly seeds that adhere to clothing. 1
- noun stickseed any of various Eurasian and North American plants of the boraginaceous genus Lappula, having red-and-blue flowers and small prickly fruits 0
- noun stickseed any of several plants with barbs or prickles on the seeds or fruit; esp., any of a genus (Lappula) of the borage family with small, blue or whitish flowers 0
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Origin of stickseed
First appearance:
before 1835 One of the 34% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1835-45; stick2 + seed
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Parts of speech for Stickseed
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stickseed popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use 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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