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- [kal-kair-ee-uh s]
- /kælˈkɛər i əs/
- /kælˈkɛərɪəs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kal-kair-ee-uh s]
- /kælˈkɛər i əs/
Definitions of calcareous word
- adjective calcareous of, containing, or resembling calcium carbonate; chalky 3
- adjective calcareous of, like, or containing calcium carbonate, calcium, or lime 3
- adjective calcareous of, containing, or like calcium carbonate; chalky: calcareous earth. 1
- noun calcareous Containing calcium carbonate; chalky. 1
- adjective calcareous rock: chalky 1
- adjective calcareous Resembling or containing calcium carbonate or limestone; chalky. 0
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Origin of calcareous
First appearance:
before 1670 One of the 47% oldest English words
1670-80; variant of calcarious < Latin calcārius of lime; see calx, -ary
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Parts of speech for Calcareous
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calcareous popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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