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- [bil-uh n]
- /ˈbɪl ən/
- /ˈbɪ.lən/
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- [bil-uh n]
- /ˈbɪl ən/
Definitions of billon word
- noun billon an alloy consisting of gold or silver and a base metal, usually copper, used esp for coinage 3
- noun billon any coin made of such an alloy 3
- noun billon an alloy used in some coins, consisting of gold or silver with a heavy proportion of another metal, as copper 3
- noun billon an alloy used in coinage, consisting of gold or silver with a larger amount of base metal. 1
- noun billon an alloy of silver with copper or the like, used for coins of small denomination. 1
- noun billon any coin struck from such an alloy. 1
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Origin of billon
First appearance:
before 1720 One of the 49% newest English words
1720-30; < French: debased metal, orig. ingot, equivalent to Middle French bille log (see billet2) + -on noun suffix
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Parts of speech for Billon
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exclamation
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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% 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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