chrysograph

chrys·o·graph

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kris-uh-graf, -grahf]
- /ˈkrɪs əˌgræf, -ˌgrɑf/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kris-uh-graf, -grahf]
- /ˈkrɪs əˌgræf, -ˌgrɑf/

Definitions of chrysograph word

noun chrysograph a manuscript, especially of the Middle Ages, written in gold or gold and silver ink. 1
verb with object chrysograph to write with gold ink. 1

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Origin of chrysograph

First appearance:

before 1830

One of the 36% newest English words

First recorded in 1830-40; See origin at chrysography, -graph

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Parts of speech for Chrysograph

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Chrysograph

chrysograph popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 72% 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.