bobeche

bo·bèche

B b

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [boh-besh]
- /boʊˈbɛʃ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [boh-besh]
- /boʊˈbɛʃ/

Definitions of bobeche word

noun bobeche a cup or ring around the socket of a candlestick, intended to catch dripping wax 3
noun bobeche a disk of glass, metal, etc. with a center hole, placed around the top of a candlestick to catch the candle drippings 2
noun bobeche a slightly cupped ring placed over the socket of a candleholder to catch the drippings of a candle. 1
noun bobeche Alternative form of bobèche. 0

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Origin of bobeche

First appearance:

before 1895

One of the 18% newest English words

1895-1900; < French, of uncertain origin; bob- perhaps akin to the base of bobine bobbin

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Parts of speech for Bobeche

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exclamation

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bobeche popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 53% 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.

bobeche usage trend in Literature

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