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auric

au·ric
A a

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [awr-ik]
    • /ˈɔr ɪk/
    • /ˈɔː.rɪk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [awr-ik]
    • /ˈɔr ɪk/

Definitions of auric word

  • adjective auric of or containing gold in the trivalent state 3
  • noun auric Georges (ʒɔrʒ). 1899–1983, French composer; one of Les Six. His works include ballet and film music 3
  • adjective auric of or containing gold 3
  • adjective auric of or containing trivalent gold 3
  • adjective auric of or containing gold in the trivalent state. 1
  • noun auric Of or relating to the aura supposedly surrounding a living creature. 1

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Origin of auric

First appearance:

before 1830
One of the 36% newest English words
1830-40; < Latin aur(um) gold + -ic

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Parts of speech for Auric

noun
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pronoun
preposition
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auric popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% 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.

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Synonyms for auric

adj auric

  • aureate — covered with gold; gilded
  • blond — (of men's hair) of a light colour; fair
  • blonde — A woman who has blonde hair has pale-coloured hair. Blonde hair can be very light brown or light yellow. The form blond is used when describing men.
  • dusty — filled, covered, or clouded with or as with dust.
  • honeyed — of, like, or pertaining to honey; sweet.

adjective auric

  • golden — bright, metallic, or lustrous like gold; of the color of gold; yellow: golden hair.

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