castile

Cas·tile

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ka-steel]
- /kæˈstil/
- /kæˈstiːl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ka-steel]
- /kæˈstil/

Definitions of castile word

noun castile a former kingdom comprising most of modern Spain: originally part of León, it became an independent kingdom in the 10th century and united with Aragon (1469), the first step in the formation of the Spanish state 3
noun castile region & former kingdom in N and central Spain: gained autonomy in 10th cent. & united with León, & later with Aragon (15th cent.), & became the nucleus of the Spanish monarchy: traditionally divided between Old Castile, to the north (now the region of Castilla-León, 36,350 sq mi or 94,147 sq km, pop. 2,546,000; cap. Burgos) and New Castile, to the south (now the region of Castilla-La Mancha, 30,589 sq mi or 79,225 sq km, pop. 1,658,000; cap. Toledo) 3
noun castile Spanish Cas·ti·lla, [kahs-tee-lyah, -yah] /kɑsˈti lyɑ, -yɑ/ (Show IPA). a former kingdom comprising most of Spain. 1
noun castile Also called Castile soap. a variety of mild soap, made from olive oil and sodium hydroxide. 1
noun castile any hard soap made from fats and oils, often partly from olive oil. 1

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castile popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for castile

noun castile

detergent — Detergent is a chemical substance, usually in the form of a powder or liquid, which is used for washing things such as clothes or dishes.
wash — to apply water or some other liquid to (something or someone) for the purpose of cleansing; cleanse by dipping, rubbing, or scrubbing in water or some other liquid.
lather — a worker who puts up laths.
suds — soapy water.

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