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- [dih-key-nahy]
- /dɪˈkeɪ naɪ/
- /dɪkˈani/
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- [dih-key-nahy]
- /dɪˈkeɪ naɪ/
Definitions of decani word
- adjective decani to be sung by the decanal side of a choir 3
- adjective decani of or relating to the epistle or liturgical south side of a church (opposed to cantoris). 1
- noun decani Of the side of the choir on which the dean's stall is placed; decanal. 1
- adjective decani Of the side of the chancel, apse, altar or choir on which the dean's stall is placed (the right hand side to a person facing the altar); decanal. 0
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Origin of decani
First appearance:
before 1750 One of the 47% newest English words
1750-60; < Medieval Latin decānī of the dean (genitive of decānus); see dean1
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Parts of speech for Decani
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
decani popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
decani usage trend in Literature
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