curule chair

cu·rule chair

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kyoo r-ool chair]
- /ˈkyʊər ul tʃɛər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kyoo r-ool chair]
- /ˈkyʊər ul tʃɛər/

Definitions of curule chair words

noun curule chair an upholstered folding seat with curved legs used by the highest civil officials of ancient Rome 3
noun curule chair (in ancient Rome) a folding seat with curved legs and no back, often ornamented with ivory, used only by certain high officials. 1

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Origin of curule chair

First appearance:

before 1775

One of the 45% newest English words

First recorded in 1775-85

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Parts of speech for Curule chair

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curule chair popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 73% 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.

curule chair usage trend in Literature

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