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brocken specter

Brock·en spec·ter
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [brok-uh n spek-ter]
    • /ˈbrɒk ən ˈspɛk tər/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [brok-uh n spek-ter]
    • /ˈbrɒk ən ˈspɛk tər/

Definition of brocken specter words

  • noun brocken specter an optical phenomenon sometimes occurring at high altitudes when the image of an observer placed between the sun and a cloud is projected on the cloud as a greatly magnified shadow. 1
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Origin of brocken specter

First appearance:

before 1920
One of the 12% newest English words
First recorded in 1920-25; See origin at Brocken bow

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Parts of speech for Brocken specter

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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brocken specter popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 69% 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.

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