charpoy

char·poy

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [chahr-poi]
- /ˈtʃɑrˈpɔɪ/
- /tʃˈɑːpɔɪ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [chahr-poi]
- /ˈtʃɑrˈpɔɪ/

Definitions of charpoy word

noun charpoy a bedstead of woven webbing or hemp stretched on a wooden frame on four legs, common in India 3
noun charpoy a light bed or cot used in India 3
noun charpoy a light bedstead used in India, consisting of a web of rope or tape netting. 1
noun charpoy A light bedstead. 1
noun charpoy (India) A traditional bedstead in India, consisting of a wooden frame bordering a set of knotted ropes. 0

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Origin of charpoy

First appearance:

before 1835

One of the 34% newest English words

1835-45; < Urdu chārpāi < Persian, equivalent to ch(ah)ār four + pāy foot

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Parts of speech for Charpoy

noun

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charpoy popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for charpoy

noun charpoy

cot — A cot is a bed for a baby, with bars or panels round it so that the baby cannot fall out.

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