badigeon

ba·di·geon

B b

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [buh-dij-uh n]
- /bəˈdɪdʒ ən/
- /bˈadɪdʒən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [buh-dij-uh n]
- /bəˈdɪdʒ ən/

Definitions of badigeon word

noun badigeon a composition for patching surface defects in carpentry or masonry. 1
noun badigeon A cement or paste (as of plaster and freestone, or of sawdust and glue or lime) used by sculptors and builders to fill holes, cover defects, or finish a surface. 0

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Origin of badigeon

First appearance:

before 1745

One of the 47% newest English words

1745-55; < French < ?

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Parts of speech for Badigeon

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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badigeon popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 50% 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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