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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 baldaquin word
- noun baldaquin Also, baudekin. Textiles. a silk brocade interwoven with gold or silver threads, used chiefly for ceremonial purposes. 1
- noun baldaquin Architecture. a permanent ornamental canopy, as above a freestanding altar or throne. 1
- noun baldaquin a portable canopy carried in religious processions. 1
- noun baldaquin (Uncountable Noun) (archaic) A kind of embroidered material with gold thread-work. 0
- noun baldaquin A fine canopy of silk, erected over shrines, thrones, etc. 0
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Origin of baldaquin
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 Baldaquin
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baldaquin 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 most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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