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chapeau

cha·peau
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sha-poh; French sha-poh]
    • /ʃæˈpoʊ; French ʃaˈpoʊ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sha-poh; French sha-poh]
    • /ʃæˈpoʊ; French ʃaˈpoʊ/

Definitions of chapeau word

  • noun chapeau a hat 3
  • noun plural chapeau a hat. 1
  • noun plural chapeau Heraldry. a representation of a low-crowned hat with a turned-up brim, usually of a different tincture, used either as a charge or as part of a crest. a cap depicted within a representation of a crown or coronet. 1
  • noun chapeau A hat or cap. 1
  • noun chapeau heraldic symbol: hat 1
  • noun chapeau (heraldry) A cap of maintenance. 0

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Origin of chapeau

First appearance:

before 1515
One of the 27% oldest English words
1515-25; < French; Old French chapel wreath, hat < Late Latin cappellus hood, hat, equivalent to capp(a) (see cap1) + -ellus diminutive suffix

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Parts of speech for Chapeau

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

chapeau popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

chapeau usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for chapeau

noun chapeau

  • helmet — any of various forms of protective head covering worn by soldiers, firefighters, divers, cyclists, etc.
  • lid — a removable or hinged cover for closing the opening, usually at the top, of a pot, jar, trunk, etc.; a movable cover.
  • straw — a single stalk or stem, especially of certain species of grain, chiefly wheat, rye, oats, and barley.
  • bucket — A bucket is a round metal or plastic container with a handle attached to its sides. Buckets are often used for holding and carrying water.
  • bonnet — The bonnet of a car is the metal cover over the engine at the front.

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