Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kuh-lip-soh]
- /kəˈlɪp soʊ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [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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Parts of speech for Calypsonian
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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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