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demi-culverin

dem·i-cul·ver·in
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dem-ee-kuhl-ver-in]
    • /ˌdɛm iˈkʌl vər ɪn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dem-ee-kuhl-ver-in]
    • /ˌdɛm iˈkʌl vər ɪn/

Definition of demi-culverin word

  • noun demi-culverin a culverin having a bore of about 4½ inches (11 cm) and firing a shot of about 10 pounds (5 kg). 1
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Origin of demi-culverin

First appearance:

before 1580
One of the 35% oldest English words
From the French word demi-coulevrine, dating back to 1580-90. See demi-, culverin

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Parts of speech for Demi-culverin

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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demi-culverin popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 67% 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.

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