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- US Pronunciation
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- [si-rey]
- /sɪˈreɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [si-rey]
- /sɪˈreɪ/
Definitions of cire word
- adjective cire (of fabric) treated with a heat or wax process to make it smooth 3
- noun cire a cire surface on a fabric 3
- noun cire such a surface on a fabric 3
- noun cire a fabric having such a surface 3
- adjective cire having a smooth, glossy finish imparted by treatment as with wax 3
- noun cire a ciré silk, straw, etc. 3
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Origin of cire
First appearance:
before 1920 One of the 12% newest English words
1920-25; < French < Latin cērātus waxed, equivalent to cēr(a) wax (see cere2) + -ātus -ate1
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Parts of speech for Cire
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
cire popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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