demipique

dem·i·pique

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dem-i-peek]
- /ˈdɛm ɪˌpik/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dem-i-peek]
- /ˈdɛm ɪˌpik/

Definitions of demipique word

noun demipique a military saddle of the18th century, with its peak roughly half the height of the older war-saddle 3
adjective demipique (of a saddle) having a peak roughly half the height of the older war-saddle 3
noun demipique an 18th-century military saddle with a low pommel. 1

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Origin of demipique

First appearance:

before 1685

One of the 48% oldest English words

1685-95; demi- + pique (pseudo-French spelling of peak1)

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Parts of speech for Demipique

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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demipique popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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