Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kan-thuh s]
- /ˈkæn θəs/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kan-thuh s]
- /ˈkæn θəs/
Definitions of canthi word
- noun plural canthi the angle or corner on each side of the eye, formed by the junction of the upper and lower lids. 1
- noun canthi Plural form of canthus. 1
- noun canthi plural of canthus. 0
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Origin of canthi
First appearance:
before 1640 One of the 44% oldest English words
1640-50; < New Latin, Latin < Greek kanthós; cf. cant2
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Parts of speech for Canthi
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
canthi popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
canthi usage trend in Literature
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