baetyl

bae·tyl

B b

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [beet-l]
- /ˈbit l/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [beet-l]
- /ˈbit l/

Definitions of baetyl word

noun baetyl a meteoric stone thought in antiquity to be of divine origin, and sometimes worshipped 3
noun baetyl a meteorite or stone held sacred or believed to be of divine origin. 1
noun baetyl (Antiquity) a meteorite or similar-looking rough stone thought to be of divine origin and worshipped as sacred. 0

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Origin of baetyl

First appearance:

before 1850

One of the 32% newest English words

1850-55; < Latin baetulus < Greek baítȳlos meteoric stone

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Parts of speech for Baetyl

noun

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baetyl popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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