caloyer

cal·o·yer

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kal-uh-yer, kuh-loi-er]
- /ˈkæl ə yər, kəˈlɔɪ ər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kal-uh-yer, kuh-loi-er]
- /ˈkæl ə yər, kəˈlɔɪ ər/

Definitions of caloyer word

noun caloyer a monk of the Greek Orthodox Church, esp of the Basilian Order 3
noun caloyer a monk of the Eastern Orthodox Church 3
noun caloyer a monk of the Eastern Church. 1
noun caloyer a reclusive monk of the Greek Orthodox Church. 0

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Origin of caloyer

First appearance:

before 1605

One of the 40% oldest English words

1605-15; < Middle French caloyer < Modern Greek kalógēros venerable, equivalent to kaló(s) beautiful + -gēros old (gêr(as) old age + -os adj. suffix)

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Parts of speech for Caloyer

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caloyer popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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