tallow tree

tal·low tree

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tal-oh tree]
- /ˈtæl oʊ tri/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tal-oh tree]
- /ˈtæl oʊ tri/

Definition of tallow tree words

noun tallow tree a small tree, Sapium sebiferum, of the spurge family, cultivated in China and the tropics, having popcorn-shaped seeds with a waxy coating that is used for soap, candles, and oil. 1

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Origin of tallow tree

First appearance:

before 1695

One of the 49% oldest English words

First recorded in 1695-1705

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tallow tree popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 52% 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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