coriolanus

Cor·i·o·la·nus

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kawr-ee-uh-ley-nuh s, kor-]
- /ˌkɔr i əˈleɪ nəs, ˌkɒr-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kawr-ee-uh-ley-nuh s, kor-]
- /ˌkɔr i əˈleɪ nəs, ˌkɒr-/

Definitions of coriolanus word

noun coriolanus Gaius Marcius (ˈɡaɪəs ˈmɑːsɪəs). 5th century bc, a legendary Roman general, who allegedly led an army against Rome but was dissuaded from conquering it by his mother and wife 3
noun coriolanus a tragedy (c. 1608) by Shakespeare, based on the story of Gaius Marcius Coriolanus, a legendary Roman general of the 5th cent. b.c. 3
noun coriolanus Gaius (or Gnaeus) Marcius [gey-uh s] /ˈgeɪ əs/ (Show IPA) or [nee-uh s,, mahr-shee-uh s] /ˈni əs,, ˈmɑr ʃi əs/ (Show IPA), flourished late 5th century b.c, legendary Roman military hero. 1
noun coriolanus (italics) a tragedy (1608?) by Shakespeare. 1

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A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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