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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD SPEEDWELL

From speed + well1.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF SPEEDWELL

speedwell  [ˈspiːdˌwɛl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SPEEDWELL

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Speedwell is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SPEEDWELL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of speedwell in the English dictionary

The definition of speedwell in the dictionary is any of various temperate scrophulariaceous plants of the genus Veronica, such as V. officinalis and V. chamaedrys, having small blue or pinkish white flowers.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SPEEDWELL


bridewell
ˈbraɪdˌwɛl
Caldwell
ˈkɔːldwɛl
Chartwell
ˈtʃɑːtˌwɛl
Cornwell
ˈkɔːnˌwɛl
drywell
ˈdraɪˌwɛl
dwell
dwɛl
fare-you-well
ˈfɛəjʊˌwɛl
farewell
ˌfɛəˈwɛl
footwell
ˈfʊtˌwɛl
Harwell
ˈhɑːˌwɛl
inkwell
ˈɪŋkˌwɛl
outwell
ˌaʊtˈwɛl
quell
kwɛl
Rockwell
ˈrɒkˌwɛl
Southwell
ˈsaʊθwɛl
stairwell
ˈstɛəˌwɛl
Stilwell
ˈstɪlwɛl
swell
swɛl
unwell
ʌnˈwɛl
well
wɛl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SPEEDWELL

speedful
speedfully
speedier
speediest
speedily
speediness
speeding
speeding conviction
speeding fine
speeding ticket
speedless
speedo
speedometer
speedread
speedster
speedwalk
speedway
speedway racing
Speedwriting
speedy

WORDS THAT END LIKE SPEEDWELL

all very well
as well
bird´s-eye speedwell
Boswell
Cowell
Cromwell
germander speedwell
heath speedwell
indwell
just as well
Lowell
maxwell
Motherwell
newell
Orwell
outdwell
Powell
Sandwell
Sewell
Shadwell

Synonyms and antonyms of speedwell in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «speedwell» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SPEEDWELL

Find out the translation of speedwell to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of speedwell from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «speedwell» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

婆婆纳
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

verónica
570 millions of speakers

English

speedwell
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

एक प्रकार का पौधा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

زهرة الحواشي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

вероника
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

speedwell
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

Speedwell
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

véronique
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Speedwell
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Ehrenpreis
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

クワガタソウ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

꼬리풀
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Speedwell
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

giống huyền sâm
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஸ்பீட்வெல்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

गतिमान
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

yavşanotu
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

veronica
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

przetacznik
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

вероніка
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Speedwell
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

βερονίκη
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

ereprijs
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

ären
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Speedwell
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of speedwell

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SPEEDWELL»

The term «speedwell» is regularly used and occupies the 73.491 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SPEEDWELL» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «speedwell» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «speedwell» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about speedwell

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SPEEDWELL»

Discover the use of speedwell in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to speedwell and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Speedwell Voyage: A Tale of Piracy and Mutiny in the ...
No mythic journey, this tale of adventure on the high seas is completely true, told by a writer who spent World War II in warships of the Royal Navy.
Kenneth Poolman, 1999
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Perennial All-Stars: The 150 Best Perennials for ...
This speedwell combines the best characteristics of its genus with a hybrid's natural vigor. 'Sunny Border Blue' grows into thick clumps about 18 inches tall and up to 24 inches across. Its luxurious leaves are apple green, nicely textured, and ...
Jeff Cox, 2002
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Speedwell
Ann Turnbull. Mary thought quickly. "Let's have our sandwiches." kandwicnes, agreed Lennie. He forgot tne quarry. Arnold had brought an end of a loaf and some sausages; Mary's sandwiches were bread and jam. They sat down on the grass ...
Ann Turnbull, 1994
4
Finding Zach
For five years, Zach Tyler, son of one of the world's richest software moguls, was held hostage, tortured, and abused.
Rowan Speedwell, 2010
5
The MG Midget and Austin Healey Sprite High Performance Manual
williams & Pritchard Sebring ii Here is the Sprinzel (Speedwell) Sebring front on Dutchman Mark Dols' freshly washed FISC racing Sprite. the circuit of that name in Florida, USA. Noted Sprite tuner of that period, John Sprinzel, produced a ...
Daniel Stapleton, 2008
6
The Speedwell boys and their ice racer: or, Lost in the ...
All boys who love to be on the go will welcome the Speedwell boys. They are clean cut and loyal lads. The speedwell boys on Motor Cycles or The Mystery of a Great Conflagration The lads were poor, but they did a rich man a great service ...
Roy Rockwood, 1915
7
Scotts Lawns: Your Guide to a Beautiful Yard
There are as many as Corn speedwell (Veronica arvensis) • Hairy, rounded leaves with toothed margins • Ground-hugging mats • Tiny light blue flowers • Heart-shaped seed capsule • North America and Hawaii 43 species of speedwell that ...
Nick Christians, 2002
8
The Speedwell Boys in a Submarine
Later, the brothers, who were sons of a small dairy farmer living on the outskirts of Riverdale, obtained possession of a racing automobile and the story of how they won the thousand mile endurance test is told in " The Speedwell Boys and ...
Roy Rockwood, 2009
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A Dictionary of English Names of Plants: Applied in England ...
Amethyst Speedwell Anagallis. " Faverell," Great Water Speedwell, Water Pimpernel Anderson! Anderson's Speedwell aphylle. Naked-stalked Speedwell arvensis. Spiked Field Speedwell, Wall Speedwell austriaca. Austrian Speedwell  ...
William Miller, 1884
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A Modern Herbal: The Medicinal, Culinary, Cosmetic and ...
The Medicinal, Culinary, Cosmetic and Economic Properties, Cultivation and Folk -lore of Herbs, Grasses, Fungi, Shrubs, & Trees with All Their Modern Scientific Uses Maud Grieve. SPEEDWELL, GERMANDER SPEEDWELL, GERMANDER ...
Maud Grieve, 1971

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SPEEDWELL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term speedwell is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Speedwell Weather Announces New Corporate Appointments
Together Michael and David are charged with leading Speedwell in the next ... client delivery, managing Speedwell's ever-growing weather archive, and for ... «MarketWatch, Jul 15»
2
Civil War visits Historic Speedwell (PHOTOS)
MORRISTOWN – Union soldiers camped out at Historic Speedwell on Saturday and Sunday to give visitors a look at what life was like during the Civil War. «NJ.com, Jun 15»
3
Speedwell man killed in shooting that temporarily closes Highway 63
Roy Michael Ford, 48 of Speedwell is being held without bond. Ford is a suspect in the death of Billy Scott Brogan, 44, of Speedwell. Dispatch said they received ... «WATE 6 On Your Side, Jun 15»
4
Here comes Phase Two of Morristown's Speedwell redevelopment …
The next phase of Morristown's Speedwell Avenue redevelopment, a massive project first proposed in 2002, is on the runway, ready for takeoff. It's a six-story, ... «Morristown Green, May 15»
5
Speedwell Ave. closed in Morristown for accident
MORRISTOWN – A two car accident shut down Speedwell Avenue on Monday. A Plymouth sedan and a Toyota SUV collided on Speedwell near its intersection ... «Daily Record, Apr 15»
6
Public's help sought to make Speedwell Forge Lake a fish(ing …
Brian Setlock of Lancaster County Bassmasters checks out an old wooden crib that members of his club planted in Speedwell Forge Lake years ago to provide ... «LancasterOnline, Mar 15»
7
Speedwell Weather Announces an Expansion of South American …
CHARLESTON, SC--(Marketwired - January 29, 2015) - Speedwell Weather is pleased to announce the continued expansion of the Speedwell Commodity ... «Marketwired, Jan 15»
8
Parents still uncertain about Speedwell Elementary School
Parents still uncertain about Speedwell Elementary School. POSTED: 07:00 PM EST Jan 26, 2015 UPDATED: 07:11 PM EST Jan 27, 2015. Small Text; Medium ... «WDBJ7, Jan 15»
9
Deputies arrest third suspect in Speedwell ATM theft
Officials charged Lucas Alan Brooks, 24, of Speedwell with burglary, theft, and vandalism along with other charges from previous incidents. Authorities also ... «WBIR-TV, Jan 15»
10
'Save Speedwell' brings back Lancaster County landmark
—Crews drained the Speedwell Forge Lake in Lancaster County three years ago after Tropical Storm Lee damaged the dam. Money to fix the dam dried up and ... «WGAL Lancaster, Jan 15»

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