ephedra

noun /ɪ'fɛdrə/

Definition
jointed and nearly leafless desert shrub having reduced scalelike leaves and reddish fleshy seeds
Example
He tried to understand the true meaning of 'ephedra'.
Etymology
No etymology available.

Quick Facts

Palindrome
No
Compound Word
No
Proper Noun
No
Rare
No
Archaic
No
Obsolete
No
Slang
No
Vowels
3
Consonants
4
Length
7

Word Statistics

Length
7
Syllables
3
Scrabble Score
Frequency
1.74

Word Characteristics