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cantharus

can·tha·rus
C c

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kan-ther-uh s]
    • /ˈkæn θər əs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kan-ther-uh s]
    • /ˈkæn θər əs/

Definitions of cantharus word

  • noun cantharus a large two-handled pottery cup 3
  • noun plural cantharus kantharos. 1
  • noun plural cantharus a deep bowl set upon a stem terminating in a foot and having two handles rising from the brim and curving downward to join the body. 1
  • noun cantharus A large drinking cup with two handles. 0
  • noun cantharus A fountain or basin in the courtyard of an ancient church for worshippers to wash before entering. 0

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Parts of speech for Cantharus

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cantharus popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 57% 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.

cantharus usage trend in Literature

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