Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

jack-in-the-bush

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.32 in modern English

Syllables
jack--in-the-bush
IPA
34
Scrabble Score
13
Letters
5
Syllables
12
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Alliaria petiolata, the garlic mustard

Questions

What does jack-in-the-bush mean?
Alliaria petiolata, the garlic mustard

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