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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Wood sorrel, a sour/sharp-tasting plant
- Origin
- Greek (via Latin)
- Pronunciation
- awk-SAL-is
Oxalis (awk-SAL-is) is a name of Greek origin that came into English by way of Latin. It means wood sorrel, a plant known for its sour, sharp taste, so this is a name with a bit of tang built in.
Meaning & Origin of Oxalis
Meaning: Wood sorrel, a sour/sharp-tasting plant.
Origin: Greek (via Latin).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Oxalis
awk-SAL-isIPA /ɒkˈsælɪs/
Popularity of Oxalis
Oxalis does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Oxalis mean?
Wood sorrel, a sour/sharp-tasting plant. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Oxalis?
Oxalis is pronounced awk-SAL-is (IPA: /ɒkˈsælɪs/).
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