calypsonian

Ca·lyp·so

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuh-lip-soh]
- /kəˈlɪp soʊ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuh-lip-soh]
- /kəˈlɪp soʊ/

Definitions of calypsonian word

noun calypsonian a performer or writer of calypsos 3
noun plural calypsonian Also, Kalypso. Classical Mythology. a sea nymph who detained Odysseus on the island of Ogygia for seven years. 2
noun plural calypsonian (lowercase). Also called fairy-slipper. a terrestrial orchid, Calypso bulbosa, of the Northern Hemisphere, having a single variegated purple, yellow, and white flower. 1
noun plural calypsonian (lowercase) a musical style of West Indian origin, influenced by jazz, usually having topical, often improvised, lyrics. 1
verb without object calypsonian (lowercase) to sing or dance to calypso. 1
noun calypsonian A calypso musician. 1

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calypsonian popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 71% 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.

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