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- [seer-oos, si-roos]
- /ˈsɪər us, sɪˈrus/
- /ˈsɪə.ruːs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [seer-oos, si-roos]
- /ˈsɪər us, sɪˈrus/
Definitions of ceruse word
- noun ceruse white lead 3
- noun ceruse a former cosmetic containing white lead 3
- noun ceruse a pigment composed of white lead. 1
- noun ceruse White lead, a hydrate of lead mixed with carbonate, formerly used as a white pigment, in cosmetics, and for medical purposes. 1
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Origin of ceruse
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Latin cērussa
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Parts of speech for Ceruse
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
ceruse popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 67% 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.
ceruse usage trend in Literature
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