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- [ar-uh s]
- /ˈær əs/
- /ˈæ.rəs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ar-uh s]
- /ˈær əs/
Definitions of arras word
- noun arras a wall hanging, esp of tapestry 3
- noun arras a town in N France: formerly famous for tapestry; severely damaged in both World Wars. Pop: 43 663 (2006) 3
- noun arras an elaborate kind of tapestry 3
- noun arras a wall hanging, esp. of tapestry 3
- noun arras a department in N France. 2607 sq. mi. (6750 sq. km). Capital: Arras. 1
- noun arras A rich tapestry, typically hung on the walls of a room or used to conceal an alcove. 1
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Origin of arras
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English, named after Arras
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Parts of speech for Arras
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
arras popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% 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.
arras usage trend in Literature
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