balder

Bal·der

B b

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [bawl-der]
- /ˈbɔl dər/
- /bɔːld/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bawl-der]
- /ˈbɔl dər/

Definitions of balder word

noun balder a god, son of Odin and Frigg, noted for his beauty and sweet nature. He was killed by a bough of mistletoe thrown by the blind god Höd, misled by the malicious Loki 3
noun balder the god of light, peace, virtue, and wisdom, son of Odin and Frigg: he is killed by the trickery of Loki 3
noun balder (often initial capital letter) Chiefly South Midland and Southern U.S. a treeless mountaintop or area near the top: often used as part of a proper name. 1
adjective balder having little or no hair on the scalp: a bald head; a bald person. 1
adjective balder destitute of some natural growth or covering: a bald mountain. 1
adjective balder lacking detail; bare; plain; unadorned: a bald prose style. 1

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Parts of speech for Balder

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balder popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% 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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