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- [krooz, kroos]
- /kruz, krus/
- /kruːz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [krooz, kroos]
- /kruz, krus/
Definitions of cruse word
- noun cruse a small earthenware container used, esp formerly, for liquids 3
- noun cruse a small container for liquids such as water, oil, honey, or wine 3
- noun cruse an earthen pot, bottle, etc., for liquids. 1
- noun cruse An earthenware pot or jar. 1
- noun cruse A small jar used to hold liquid, such as oil or water. 0
- noun cruse (heraldry) An oil lamp or similar emblem. 0
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Origin of cruse
First appearance:
before 1225 One of the 9% oldest English words
1225-75; Middle English crouse (Old English crūse; cognate with German Krause pot with lid), conflated with croo (Old English crōg, crōh; cognate with German Krug jug)
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Parts of speech for Cruse
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
cruse popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% 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.
cruse usage trend in Literature
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noun cruse
- jar — Java archive
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