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- [bee-guh m, bey-]
- /ˈbi gəm, ˈbeɪ-/
- /ˈbeɪ.ɡəm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bee-guh m, bey-]
- /ˈbi gəm, ˈbeɪ-/
Definitions of begum word
- noun begum (in Pakistan and certain other Muslim countries) a woman of high rank, esp the widow of a prince 3
- noun begum in Pakistan and certain other Muslim countries, a lady of high rank 3
- noun begum (in India) a high-ranking Muslim woman, especially a widow. 1
- verb with object begum to smear, soil, clog, etc., with or as if with gum or a gummy substance. 1
- noun begum Muslim woman of high rank in South Asia 1
- noun begum a high ranking Muslim woman, especially in India and Pakistan. 0
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Origin of begum
First appearance:
before 1625 One of the 42% oldest English words
1625-35; < Urdu begam ≪ Turkic begim, apparently a derivative of beg. See bey
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Parts of speech for Begum
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determiner
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begum popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% 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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