asperges

As·per·ges

A a

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [uh-spur-jeez]
- /əˈspɜr dʒiz/
- /əspˈɜːdʒɪz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uh-spur-jeez]
- /əˈspɜr dʒiz/

Definitions of asperges word

noun asperges a short rite preceding Mass, in which the celebrant sprinkles those present with holy water to the accompaniment of the chant Asperges me, Domine 3
noun asperges the chant opening with these words 3
noun asperges the sprinkling of altar, clergy, and people with holy water before High Mass 3
noun asperges a hymn sung during this ceremony, beginning Asperges me 3
noun asperges the rite of sprinkling the altar, clergy, and people with holy water before High Mass. 1
noun asperges The rite of sprinkling holy water at the beginning of the Mass, still used occasionally in Catholic churches. 1

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Parts of speech for Asperges

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preposition

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exclamation

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asperges 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.

According to our data about 59% 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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