androcles

An·dro·cles

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [an-druh-kleez]
- /ˈæn drəˌkliz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [an-druh-kleez]
- /ˈæn drəˌkliz/

Definitions of androcles word

noun androcles (in Roman legend) a slave whose life was spared in the arena by a lion from whose paw he had once extracted a thorn 3
noun androcles a slave who escapes death when thrown into the arena with a lion because the lion recognizes him as the man who once extracted a thorn from its foot 3
noun androcles a slave who was spared in the arena by a lion from whose foot he had long before extracted a thorn. 1

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Parts of speech for Androcles

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androcles popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 56% 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.

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