wax myrtle

wax myr·tle

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [waks mur-tl]
- /wæks ˈmɜr tl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [waks mur-tl]
- /wæks ˈmɜr tl/

Definitions of wax myrtle words

noun wax myrtle an aromatic shrub, Myrica cerifera, of the southeastern U.S., bearing small berries coated with wax that is sometimes used in making candles. 1
noun wax myrtle a shrub, Myrica cerifera, of SE North America, having evergreen leaves and a small berry-like fruit with a waxy coating: family Myricaceae 0
noun wax myrtle an evergreen bayberry (Myrica cerifera) native to E North America and having grayish-white berries coated with a wax used for candles 0
noun wax myrtle An evergreen bayberry, especially the common Myrica cerifera of the southern U.S. The wax covering its nutlets is used for making scented candles. 0

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Origin of wax myrtle

First appearance:

before 1800

One of the 42% newest English words

First recorded in 1800-10

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Parts of speech for Wax myrtle

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wax myrtle popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% 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.

wax myrtle usage trend in Literature

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