Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

styrax

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.29 in modern English

Syllables
styrax
IPA
16
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
1
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Alternative form of storax (“tree”).

Countable; Uncountable

noun

Alternative form of storax (“resin”).

Countable; Uncountable

Etymology

Borrowed from the taxonomic name Styrax. Doublet of storax.

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Questions

What does styrax mean?
Alternative form of storax (“tree”).
Where does styrax come from?
Borrowed from the taxonomic name Styrax. Doublet of storax.

How to pronounce styrax

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