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cymaise

cy·maise
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [see-mez]
    • /siˈmɛz/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [see-mez]
    • /siˈmɛz/

Definition of cymaise word

  • noun cymaise a pewter wine jar having a spout, a fixed handle on the side opposite the spout, and a bail for carrying. 1

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Origin of cymaise

First appearance:

before 1650
One of the 45% oldest English words
1650-60; < French < Latin cymatium an ogee; see cymatium

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Parts of speech for Cymaise

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

cymaise popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 51% 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.

cymaise usage trend in Literature

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