How Do You Spell KOUSSO?

Pronunciation: [kˈuːsə͡ʊ] (IPA)

Kousso is a medicinal plant mainly used for treating tapeworms. The spelling of Kousso, represented in IPA phonetic transcription, is 'kuːsəʊ'. The first syllable is pronounced with a long 'u' sound followed by a 's' sound. The second syllable has a short 'o' sound, and the final syllable has a long 'o' sound, similar to 'oh.' The correct spelling of the word is important as misspelling or mispronunciation can lead to confusion and potentially the incorrect use of this medical treatment.

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KOUSSO Meaning and Definition

  1. Cusso.

    A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

  2. The dried flowers of an Abyssinian plant-a remedy for tapeworm.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for KOUSSO

  • jousso
  • mousso
  • lousso
  • oousso
  • iousso
  • kiusso
  • kkusso
  • klusso
  • kpusso
  • k0usso
  • k9usso
  • koysso
  • kohsso
  • kojsso
  • koisso
  • ko8sso
  • ko7sso
  • kouaso
  • kouzso
  • kouxso

Etymology of KOUSSO

The word "Kousso" has its etymology rooted in the Amharic language, which is spoken in Ethiopia. "Kousso" is derived from the Amharic word "koso", which translates to "to purge" or "to cleanse". The Amharic language has had a significant influence on the terminology used to describe traditional medicinal plants in Ethiopia and neighboring regions, hence the etymology of the word "Kousso" can be traced back to this language.

Plural form of KOUSSO is KOUSSOS

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