Transcription
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- [kuh-lot]
- /kəˈlɒt/
- /kə.ˈlɒt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh-lot]
- /kəˈlɒt/
Definitions of calotte word
- noun calotte a skullcap worn by Roman Catholic clergy 3
- noun calotte a concavity in the form of a niche or cup, serving to reduce the apparent height of an alcove or chapel 3
- noun calotte a small, brimless cap 3
- noun calotte zucchetto 3
- noun calotte zucchetto. 1
- noun calotte skullcap (def 1). 1
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Origin of calotte
First appearance:
before 1625 One of the 42% oldest English words
1625-35; < French, Middle French: skullcap, perhaps equivalent to Old French cale ribbon for the hair, kind of hat (perhaps from escale shell (see scale1) taken as a deverbal form with es- ex1) + -otte diminutive suffix
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Parts of speech for Calotte
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
calotte popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 70% 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.
calotte usage trend in Literature
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