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zam-buk

/ˈzæmbʌk/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.15 in modern English

Syllables
za-m-buk
IPA
/ˈzæmbʌk/
23
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
3
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A proprietary brand of antiseptic ointment for applying to the skin.

Uncountable

Etymology

The proprietary name of type of healing ointment originally manufactured in England, United Kingdom; further origin uncertain.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈzæmbʌk/
  • British English: /ˈzæmbʌk/

Usage

Questions

How do you pronounce zam-buk?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈzæmbʌk/.
What does zam-buk mean?
A proprietary brand of antiseptic ointment for applying to the skin.
Where does zam-buk come from?
The proprietary name of type of healing ointment originally manufactured in England, United Kingdom; further origin uncertain.

How to pronounce zam-buk

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