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alencon

A·len·çon
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [a-lahn-sawn; English uh-len-suh n, -son]
    • /a lɑ̃ˈsɔ̃; English əˈlɛn sən, -sɒn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [a-lahn-sawn; English uh-len-suh n, -son]
    • /a lɑ̃ˈsɔ̃; English əˈlɛn sən, -sɒn/

Definitions of alencon word

  • noun alencon a town in NW France: early lace-manufacturing centre. Pop: 28 935 (1999) 3
  • noun alencon elaborate lace worked on a hexagonal mesh 3
  • noun alencon a needlepoint lace with a solid design on a net background 3
  • noun alencon a department in NW France. 2372 sq. mi. (6145 sq. km). Capital: Alençon. 1

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Parts of speech for Alencon

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alencon popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

alencon usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with alencon

  • what is alencon lace?
  • where to buy alencon lace?

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