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- [kairn-gawrm]
- /ˈkɛərnˌgɔrm/
- /ˈkeən.ˈɡɔːm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [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
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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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- where is cairngorm mountain?
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