beehive tomb

bee·hive tomb

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bee-hahyv toom]
- /ˈbiˌhaɪv tum/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bee-hahyv toom]
- /ˈbiˌhaɪv tum/

Definitions of beehive tomb words

noun beehive tomb a type of subterranean tomb of the Mycenaean civilization consisting of a domed chamber entered by a passage through a hillside. 1
noun beehive tomb A dome-shaped tomb, or tholos. 0

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Origin of beehive tomb

First appearance:

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

First recorded in 1885-90

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Parts of speech for Beehive tomb

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beehive tomb popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 70% 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.

beehive tomb usage trend in Literature

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