samara
3 synonyms for samara, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A dry, winged fruit that does not split open, found on trees such as the ash, elm, and maple.
Synonyms
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Rare, literary or technical
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key fruit
How to use samara
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
maple samara
winged samara
Etymology
From Latin samara ("elm seed"), traced back to a Gaulish word related to a Celtic root for "summer."
Full origin of samara →Frequently asked questions
What does “samara” mean?
The word “samara” means a dry, winged fruit that does not split open, found on trees such as the ash, elm, and maple. In plain terms, the papery, winged seed pod that spins and helicopters down from certain trees.
How do you pronounce “samara”?
“Samara” is pronounced SA-muh-ruh (/ˈsæmərə/ in IPA).
How do you use “samara” in a sentence?
Here is “samara” used in a sentence: “Kids love catching maple samaras as they spin down like tiny helicopters.”
What part of speech is “samara”?
“Samara” is a noun.
Where does the word “samara” come from?
The word “samara” comes from Latin. From Latin samara ("elm seed"), traced back to a Gaulish word related to a Celtic root for "summer.".
