aedicule

ae·di·cule

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ee-di-kyool, ed-i-]
- /ˈi dɪˌkyul, ˈɛd ɪ-/
- /ˈiːdɪkjˌuːl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ee-di-kyool, ed-i-]
- /ˈi dɪˌkyul, ˈɛd ɪ-/

Definitions of aedicule word

noun aedicule an opening such as a door or a window, framed by columns on either side, and a pediment above 3
noun aedicule a small building. 1
noun aedicule a small construction, as a shrine, designed in the form of a building. 1
noun aedicule A small house or room. 0

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Origin of aedicule

First appearance:

before 1825

One of the 37% newest English words

1825-35; < Latin aedicula, equivalent to aedi- (stem of aedēs) temple, shrine (akin to Greek aíthein to blaze, aithḗr bright upper sky, ether) + -cula -cule1

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Parts of speech for Aedicule

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aedicule popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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