wych-elm

wych elm

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [wich]
- /wɪtʃ/
- /ˈwɪtʃ.ˈelm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [wich]
- /wɪtʃ/

Definitions of wych-elm word

noun wych-elm an elm, Ulmus glabra, of northern and western Europe, having large, coarse leaves. 1
noun wych-elm Eurasian elm tree, Ulmus glabra, having a rounded shape, longish pointed leaves, clusters of small flowers, and winged fruits 0
noun wych-elm the wood of this tree 0
noun wych-elm a small variety of elm (Ulmus glabra), native to Europe and N Asia 0
noun wych-elm its wood 0

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Origin of wych-elm

First appearance:

before 1620

One of the 42% oldest English words

1620-30; wych wych elm, Middle English wyche, Old English wice

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wych-elm popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 53% 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.