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alamode

al·a·mode
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [al-uh-mohd]
    • /ˈæl əˌmoʊd/
    • /əlˈaməʊd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [al-uh-mohd]
    • /ˈæl əˌmoʊd/

Definitions of alamode word

  • noun alamode a soft light silk used for shawls and dresses, esp in the 19th century 3
  • noun alamode a lightweight, glossy silk fabric used in the manufacture of scarfs, hoods, etc. 1
  • noun alamode à la mode. 1
  • noun alamode A lustrous silk fabric used for headscarves. 1
  • adjective alamode According to the fashion or prevailing mode. 0
  • adverb alamode According to the fashion or prevailing mode. 0

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Parts of speech for Alamode

noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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alamode popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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