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bootes

Bo·ö·tes
B b

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [boh-oh-teez]
    • /boʊˈoʊ tiz/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [boh-oh-teez]
    • /boʊˈoʊ tiz/

Definitions of bootes word

  • noun bootes a constellation in the N hemisphere lying near Ursa Major and containing the first magnitude star Arcturus 3
  • noun bootes a N constellation between Virgo and Draco including the bright star Arcturus; the Herdsman 3

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Origin of bootes

First appearance:

before 1650
One of the 45% oldest English words
1650-60; < Latin < Greek Boṓtēs literally, ox-driver

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Bootes

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

bootes popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 52% 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.

bootes usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with bootes

  • where is bootes located?

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