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- US Pronunciation
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- [al-yoo r, -yer]
- /ˈæl yʊər, -yər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [al-yoo r, -yer]
- /ˈæl yʊər, -yər/
Definitions of alure word
- noun alure a flat passage often found behind parapets of churches or battlements 3
- noun alure a passageway, as the walk along one side of a cloister. 1
- noun alure A walk or passage. 1
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Origin of alure
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English, also al(o)ur < Old French aleure passage, equivalent to ale walk (see alley1) + -ure -ure
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Parts of speech for Alure
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
alure popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.