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cyclas

cyc·las
C c

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [sik-luh s]
    • /ˈsɪk ləs/
    • /sˈaɪkləz/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sik-luh s]
    • /ˈsɪk ləs/

Definitions of cyclas word

  • noun plural cyclas a tunic or surcoat, longer in back than in front, worn over armor in the Middle Ages. 1
  • noun plural cyclas a similar, full-length garment worn by women. 1
  • noun plural cyclas a round robe with an elaborately ornamented border, worn by women in ancient Rome. 1
  • noun cyclas A long gown or surcoat, cut off in front, worn in the Middle Ages, sometimes embroidered or interwoven with gold. 0
  • noun cyclas A rich stuff from which such gowns were made. 0

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Origin of cyclas

First appearance:

before 1825
One of the 37% newest English words
1825-35; < Medieval Latin, Latin < Greek kyklás, noun use of kyklás encircling, akin to kýklos cycle

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Parts of speech for Cyclas

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

cyclas popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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