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- US Pronunciation
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- [sur-see]
- /ˈsɜr si/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [sur-see]
- /ˈsɜr si/
Definitions of circean word
- noun circean Also, Kirke. Also called Aeaea. Classical Mythology. the enchantress represented by Homer as turning the companions of Odysseus into swine by means of a magic drink. 1
- noun circean a dangerously or irresistibly fascinating woman. 1
- adjective circean Of or pertaining to Circe, the Greek goddess, a mythological enchantress who first charmed her victims and then changed them into animals. 0
- adjective circean (by extension) alluring but dangerous. 0
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Parts of speech for Circean
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preposition
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circean popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
circean usage trend in Literature
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Matching words
- Words starting with c
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