cordelia

Cor·del·ia

C c

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kawr-deel-yuh]
- /kɔrˈdil yə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kawr-deel-yuh]
- /kɔrˈdil yə/

Definitions of cordelia word

noun cordelia a feminine name 3
noun cordelia in Shakespeare's King Lear, the youngest of Lear's three daughters, and the only one faithful to him 3
noun cordelia (in Shakespeare's King Lear) the youngest of Lear's three daughters and the only one who remains loyal to her father. Compare Goneril, Regan. 1
noun cordelia a female given name. 1

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Parts of speech for Cordelia

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preposition

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cordelia popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% 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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