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cairngorm

cairn·gorm
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kairn-gawrm]
    • /ˈkɛərnˌgɔrm/
    • /ˈkeən.ˈɡɔːm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kairn-gawrm]
    • /ˈkɛərnˌgɔrm/

Definitions of cairngorm word

  • noun cairngorm a smoky yellow, grey, or brown variety of quartz, used as a gemstone 3
  • noun cairngorm a yellow or brown variety of quartz, used as a gem 3
  • noun cairngorm smoky quartz. 1
  • noun cairngorm A precious stone of smoky yellow-brown or gray-brown color, used in Scottish jewellery. 1

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Origin of cairngorm

First appearance:

before 1785
One of the 44% newest English words
1785-95; short for Cairngorm stone, i.e., stone from Cairngorm Mountains

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Parts of speech for Cairngorm

noun
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preposition
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cairngorm popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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Top questions with cairngorm

  • where is cairngorm mountain?

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