chapeaux

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 chapeaux word

noun plural chapeaux a hat. 1
noun plural chapeaux 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 chapeaux Plural form of chapeau. 1
noun chapeaux plural of chapeau. 0

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Origin of chapeaux

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 Chapeaux

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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chapeaux 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.

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Synonyms for chapeaux

noun chapeaux

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.

All 28 Synonyms of chapeaux