dentelle

den·telle

D d

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [den-tel, dahn-]
- /dɛnˈtɛl, dɑn-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [den-tel, dahn-]
- /dɛnˈtɛl, dɑn-/

Definitions of dentelle word

noun dentelle an ornamentation worked on a book, resembling lace 3
noun dentelle lace (def 1). 1
noun dentelle a lacelike, tooled pattern used in decorating book covers. 1
noun dentelle Ornamental tooling used in bookbinding, resembling lace edging. 1
noun dentelle (bookbinding) An ornamental tooling like lace. 0

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Origin of dentelle

First appearance:

before 1840

One of the 33% newest English words

1840-50; < French: lace, literally, little tooth < Old French dentele, diminutive of dent tooth < Latin dent- (stem of dēns)

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Parts of speech for Dentelle

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dentelle popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 58% 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.

dentelle usage trend in Literature

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