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- [kruh-vat]
- /krəˈvæt/
- /krəˈvæt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kruh-vat]
- /krəˈvæt/
Definitions of cravat word
- countable noun cravat A cravat is a piece of folded cloth which a man wears wrapped around his neck. 3
- noun cravat a scarf of silk or fine wool, worn round the neck, esp by men 3
- noun cravat a neckerchief or scarf 3
- noun cravat a necktie 3
- noun cravat necktie (defs 1, 2). 1
- noun cravat a cloth, often made of or trimmed with lace, worn about the neck by men especially in the 17th century. 1
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Origin of cravat
First appearance:
before 1650 One of the 45% oldest English words
1650-60; < French cravate neckcloth, literally, Croat (< German Krabate < Serbo-Croatian hr̀vāt); so called because worn by Croatian mercenaries in the French army
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Parts of speech for Cravat
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
cravat popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% 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.
cravat usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for cravat
noun cravat
- overlay — to lie over or upon, as a covering or stratum.
- band — A band is a small group of musicians who play popular music such as jazz, rock, or pop.
- tie — to bind, fasten, or attach with a cord, string, or the like, drawn together and knotted: to tie a tin can on a dog's tail.
- neckerchief — a cloth or scarf worn round the neck.
- scarf — a long, broad strip of wool, silk, lace, or other material worn about the neck, shoulders, or head, for ornament or protection against cold, drafts, etc.; muffler.
Top questions with cravat
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