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- [dek-uh n]
- /ˈdɛk ən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dek-uh n]
- /ˈdɛk ən/
Definitions of decan word
- noun decan any of three divisions of 10° within a sign of the zodiac. 1
- noun decan (astrology) The subdivision of a zodiacal sign into a period of 10 days or 10 degrees. 1
- noun decan (Egyptology, astrology) One of a collection of 36 small constellations or zodiacal subdivisions that appear heliacally at intervals of 10 days or are separated by approximately 10 degrees. 0
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Origin of decan
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Late Latin decānus chief of ten; see dean1
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Parts of speech for Decan
noun
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preposition
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decan popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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