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- [dey-doh]
- /ˈdeɪ doʊ/
- /ˈdeɪ.dəʊ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dey-doh]
- /ˈdeɪ doʊ/
Definitions of dado word
- countable noun dado A dado is a strip of wood that can be fixed to the lower part of a wall. The wall is then often decorated differently above and below the dado. 3
- noun dado the lower part of an interior wall that is decorated differently from the upper part 3
- noun dado the part of a pedestal between the base and the cornice 3
- verb dado to provide with a dado 3
- noun dado the part of a pedestal between the cap and the base 3
- noun dado the lower part of the wall of a room if decorated differently from the upper part, as with panels or an ornamental border 3
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Origin of dado
First appearance:
before 1655 One of the 46% oldest English words
1655-65; < Italian: die, cube, pedestal, perhaps < Arabic dad game
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Parts of speech for Dado
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pronoun
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dado popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
dado usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for dado
noun dado
- panel — a distinct portion, section, or division of a wall, wainscot, ceiling, door, shutter, fence, etc., especially of any surface sunk below or raised above the general level or enclosed by a frame or border.
- molding — a growth of minute fungi forming on vegetable or animal matter, commonly as a downy or furry coating, and associated with decay or dampness.
- moulding — a growth of minute fungi forming on vegetable or animal matter, commonly as a downy or furry coating, and associated with decay or dampness.
- feature — a prominent or conspicuous part or characteristic: Tall buildings were a new feature on the skyline.
- frieze — a heavy, napped woolen cloth for coats.
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