Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bot-n-ey, bot-n-ey]
- /ˈbɒt nˌeɪ, ˌbɒt nˈeɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [bot-n-ey, bot-n-ey]
- /ˈbɒt nˌeɪ, ˌbɒt nˈeɪ/
Definition of botonee word
- adjective botonee (of a cross) having arms terminating in the form of a trefoil: cross botonée. 1
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Origin of botonee
First appearance:
before 1565 One of the 32% oldest English words
1565-75; < Middle French: covered with buds, equivalent to boton bud, button + -ée; see -ee
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Parts of speech for Botonee
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
botonee popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% 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.
botonee usage trend in Literature
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