Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

dandelion and burdock

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.06 in modern English

Syllables: dan-de-lion and bur-dock
IPA

31

Scrabble Score

19

Letters

4

Syllables

12

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A drink traditionally flavoured with dandelion root and burdock root, sometimes fermented.

British usage

Example Sentences

"During the summer holidays I wait around for him to arrive so that I can get at the dandelion and burdock before my brothers do."
"We had fizzy dandelion and burdock, because it was pop man day. Dandelion and burdock is like shandy, only nicer."
"Dandelion and burdock is for many people a taste of childhood. I remember becoming a fan one summer and refusing to drink anything else."
""Dandelion and burdock! A local delicacy, I believe. Regrettably, no alcohol." She brought cups from the table in the corner and they tried it."

Usage

British usage

Phrases

root beer

Frequently Paired Words

root beer

Synonyms

D&B

Questions

What does dandelion and burdock mean?: A drink traditionally flavoured with dandelion root and burdock root, sometimes fermented.

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