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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kraw-set, kro-]
- /krɔˈsɛt, krɒ-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kraw-set, kro-]
- /krɔˈsɛt, krɒ-/
Definitions of crossette word
- noun crossette a lateral extension in a corner of the architrave of a window or door 3
- noun crossette a type of firework that explodes in a cross shape 3
- noun crossette a projection at a corner of a door or window architrave. 1
- noun crossette (architecture) A return in one of the corners of the architrave of a door or window. 0
- noun crossette The shoulder of a joggled keystone. 0
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Origin of crossette
First appearance:
before 1720 One of the 49% newest English words
1720-30; < French, diminutive of crosse. See crosse, -ette
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Parts of speech for Crossette
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
crossette popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
crossette usage trend in Literature
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