Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

alimurgy

/ˌælɪˈmɜːrdʒi/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: al-imur-gy
IPA: /ˌælɪˈmɜːrdʒi/

14

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The study of wild edible plants for use as food, especially in times of famine or food scarcity.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"The term alimurgy was coined in 1767 by the physician and naturalist Giovanni Targioni Tozzetti."

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian alimurgia. Coined by the Italian naturalist Giovanni Targioni Tozzetti in 1767. See alimurgia for more.

Usage

Uncountable

Frequently Paired Words

alimurgic

Questions

How do you pronounce alimurgy?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˌælɪˈmɜːrdʒi/.
What does alimurgy mean?: The study of wild edible plants for use as food, especially in times of famine or food scarcity.
Where does alimurgy come from?: Borrowed from Italian alimurgia. Coined by the Italian naturalist Giovanni Targioni Tozzetti in 1767. See alimurgia for more.

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