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- [kan-tawr-is, -tohr-]
- /kænˈtɔr ɪs, -ˈtoʊr-/
- /kˈantɔːrˌɪs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kan-tawr-is, -tohr-]
- /kænˈtɔr ɪs, -ˈtoʊr-/
Definitions of cantoris word
- adjective cantoris (in antiphonal music) to be sung by the cantorial side of a choir 3
- adjective cantoris of or relating to the gospel or liturgical north side of a church (opposed to decani). 1
- adjective cantoris Of the side of the chancel, apse, altar or choir on which the cantor's (later precentor's) stall is placed (the left hand side to a person facing the altar). 0
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Origin of cantoris
First appearance:
before 1635 One of the 43% oldest English words
1635-45; < Latin, genitive of cantor cantor
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Parts of speech for Cantoris
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
cantoris popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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