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culet

cu·let
C c

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kyoo-lit]
    • /ˈkyu lɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kyoo-lit]
    • /ˈkyu lɪt/

Definitions of culet word

  • noun culet the flat face at the bottom of a gem 3
  • noun culet either of the plates of armour worn at the small of the back 3
  • noun culet the flat base of a gem whose face is cut as a brilliant 3
  • noun culet Jewelry. a small face forming the bottom of a faceted gem. 1
  • noun culet Armor. a piece below the backplate, composed of lames and correspondingto the fauld in front. 1
  • noun culet A component of armor, consisting of overlapping plates designed to protect the buttocks. 0

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Origin of culet

First appearance:

before 1670
One of the 47% oldest English words
1670-80; < French (obsolete), equivalent to cul bottom (< Latin cūlus buttocks) + -et -et

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Parts of speech for Culet

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

culet popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 60% 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.

culet usage trend in Literature

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