cushat

cush·at

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuhsh-uh t, koo sh-]
- /ˈkʌʃ ət, ˈkʊʃ-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuhsh-uh t, koo sh-]
- /ˈkʌʃ ət, ˈkʊʃ-/

Definitions of cushat word

noun cushat a wood pigeon (Columba palumbus) 3
noun cushat the ringdove, Colomba palumbus. 1
noun cushat A wood pigeon. 1
noun cushat (Geordie or informal) A pigeon, wood pigeon or ring dove. 0

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Origin of cushat

First appearance:

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; Middle English couschot, Old English cūscote wood pigeon

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Parts of speech for Cushat

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cushat popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 55% 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.

cushat usage trend in Literature

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