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alkermes

al·ker·mes
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [al-kur-meez]
    • /ælˈkɜr miz/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [al-kur-meez]
    • /ælˈkɜr miz/

Definitions of alkermes word

  • noun alkermes a Mediterranean liqueur made from brandy flavored with nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, and other spices, and colored red with kermes or cochineal. 1
  • noun alkermes The desiccated bodies of certain insects (female Kermes ilicis and Kermes vermilio), which live on the kermes oak, formerly much used as a material for dye and a medicinal ingredient; also a given mixture, preparation etc. containing such insects. 1
  • noun alkermes A red Italian alcoholic liqueur. 0

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Origin of alkermes

First appearance:

before 1595
One of the 38% oldest English words
1595-1605; < Spanish < Arabic al the + qirmiz kermes

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Parts of speech for Alkermes

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

alkermes popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% 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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Top questions with alkermes

  • alkermes liquor where to buy?

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