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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [koo-toh]
- /kuˈtoʊ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [koo-toh]
- /kuˈtoʊ/
Definitions of couteau word
- noun couteau a large two-edged knife used formerly as a weapon 3
- noun plural couteau a knife, especially a large double-edged one formerly carried as a weapon. 1
- noun couteau (Obsolete (No longer in use)) A knife; a dagger. 0
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Origin of couteau
First appearance:
before 1670 One of the 47% oldest English words
1670-80; < French; Old French coutel < Latin cultellus; see cultellus
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Parts of speech for Couteau
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
couteau popularity
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.
According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
couteau usage trend in Literature
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