crannog

cran·nog

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kran-uh g]
- /ˈkræn əg/
- /krˈanɒɡ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kran-uh g]
- /ˈkræn əg/

Definitions of crannog word

noun crannog an ancient Celtic lake or bog dwelling dating from the late Bronze Age to the 16th century ad, often fortified and used as a refuge 3
noun crannog an ancient Irish or Scottish lake dwelling, built on an artificial island or shallows 3
noun crannog (in ancient Ireland and Scotland) a lake dwelling, usually built on an artificial island. 1
noun crannog a small, artificial, fortified island constructed in bogs in ancient Scotland and Ireland. 1
noun crannog An ancient fortified dwelling constructed in a lake or marsh in Scotland or Ireland. 1
noun crannog An artificial island, used in prehistoric and medieval times in Scotland and Ireland for dwelling. 0

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Origin of crannog

First appearance:

before 1850

One of the 32% newest English words

1850-55; < Irish crannóg wooden frame or vessel, pole, crannog, equivalent to crann beam, tree + -óg noun suffix

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Parts of speech for Crannog

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crannog popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 65% 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.

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