bitter dock
noun
Simple meaning
European dock with broad obtuse leaves and bitter rootstock common as a weed in North America.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
biterdahkSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈbɪtɚˈdɑk
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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noun
European dock with broad obtuse leaves and bitter rootstock common as a weed in North America
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How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: European dock with broad obtuse leaves and bitter rootstock common as a weed in North America
Used this way, bitter dock is a reasonably familiar word with a faintly unfavourable edge. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Slightly negative
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Critical or judgemental
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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