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chinese-pavilion

Chi·nese-pa·vil·ion
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [chahy-neez, -nees puh-vil-yuh n]
    • /tʃaɪˈniz, -ˈnis pəˈvɪl yən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [chahy-neez, -nees puh-vil-yuh n]
    • /tʃaɪˈniz, -ˈnis pəˈvɪl yən/

Definitions of chinese-pavilion word

  • noun chinese-pavilion a shape resembling a segment of a ring tapering to points at the ends. 1
  • noun chinese-pavilion something, as a roll or cookie, having this shape. 1
  • noun chinese-pavilion Astronomy. the figure of the moon in its first or last quarter, resembling a segment of a ring tapering to points at the ends. the similar figure of Mercury and Venus on either side of inferior conjunction, when seen through a telescope. 1
  • noun chinese-pavilion the emblem of Turkey or of Islam. 1
  • noun chinese-pavilion the power, religion, or civilization of Turkey or of Islam. 1
  • noun chinese-pavilion Also called Chinese crescent, Chinese pavilion, jingling Johnny, pavillon Chinois, Turkish crescent. a musical percussion instrument of Turkish origin, consisting of a pole bearing a crescent-shaped metal plate, topped with a pavillon, and hung with small bells. 1
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Origin of chinese-pavilion

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; < Latin crēscent- (stem of crēscēns) present participle of crēscere to grow (see create, -esce); replacing Middle English cressaunt < Anglo-French < Latin as above

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Parts of speech for Chinese-pavilion

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chinese-pavilion popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 3% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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