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- [sin-uh-bahr]
- /ˈsɪn əˌbɑr/
- /ˈsɪnɪbɑːr/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sin-uh-bahr]
- /ˈsɪn əˌbɑr/
Definitions of cinnabar word
- noun cinnabar a bright red or brownish-red mineral form of mercuric sulphide (mercury(II) sulphide), found close to areas of volcanic activity and hot springs. It is the main commercial source of mercury. Formula: HgS. Crystal structure: hexagonal 4
- noun cinnabar the red form of mercuric sulphide (mercury(II) sulphide), esp when used as a pigment 4
- noun cinnabar a large red-and-black European moth, Callimorpha jacobaeae: family Arctiidae (tiger moths, etc) 4
- noun cinnabar mercuric sulfide, HgS, a heavy, bright-red mineral, the principal ore of mercury 4
- noun cinnabar artificial mercuric sulfide, used as a red pigment 3
- noun cinnabar brilliant red; vermilion 3
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Origin of cinnabar
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; < Latin cinnabaris < Greek kinnábari < ?; replacing Middle English cynoper < Medieval Latin, Latin as above
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Parts of speech for Cinnabar
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
cinnabar popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% 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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