balistraria

bal·is·tra·ri·a

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bal-uh-strair-ee-uh]
- /ˌbæl əˈstrɛər i ə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bal-uh-strair-ee-uh]
- /ˌbæl əˈstrɛər i ə/

Definitions of balistraria word

noun plural balistraria (in a medieval fortification) an opening, usually in the form of a cross, through which a crossbow could be fired. 1
noun balistraria (historical) A narrow opening, often cruciform, through which arrows can be fired. -1

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Origin of balistraria

First appearance:

before 1835

One of the 34% newest English words

1835-45; < Medieval Latin, feminine of Late Latin bal(l)istrārius, Latin ballistārius pertaining to a ballista (in ML a crossbow), equivalent to ballist(a) + -ārius -ary

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Parts of speech for Balistraria

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balistraria popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 54% 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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