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- US Pronunciation
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- [bal-duh-kin, bawl-]
- /ˈbæl də kɪn, ˈbɔl-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [bal-duh-kin, bawl-]
- /ˈbæl də kɪn, ˈbɔl-/
Definitions of baldachin word
- noun baldachin a richly ornamented silk and gold brocade 3
- noun baldachin a canopy of fabric or stone over an altar, shrine, or throne in a Christian church or carried in Christian religious processions over an object of veneration 3
- noun baldachin a rich brocade, formerly made of silk and gold 3
- noun baldachin a canopy of this or other material, carried in church processions or placed over an altar or throne 3
- noun baldachin a marble or stone structure like a canopy, built over an altar 3
- noun baldachin Also, baudekin. Textiles. a silk brocade interwoven with gold or silver threads, used chiefly for ceremonial purposes. 1
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Origin of baldachin
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; earlier baldakin < Medieval Latin baldakinus < Italian baldacchino, equivalent to Baldacc(o) Baghdad (famous as a source of silk brocades) + -ino -ine1
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Parts of speech for Baldachin
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baldachin popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 60% 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.
baldachin usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for baldachin
noun baldachin
- umbrella — a light, small, portable, usually circular cover for protection from rain or sun, consisting of a fabric held on a collapsible frame of thin ribs radiating from the top of a carrying stick or handle.
- marquee — a tall rooflike projection above a theater entrance, usually containing the name of a currently featured play or film and its stars.
- cover — If you cover something, you place something else over it in order to protect it, hide it, or close it.
- shade — the comparative darkness caused by the interception or screening of rays of light from an object, place, or area.
- awning — An awning is a piece of material attached to a caravan or building which provides shelter from the rain or sun.
Antonyms for baldachin
Top questions with baldachin
- what is a baldachin?
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