Transcription
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- [dee-ploom]
- /diˈplum/
- /dɪ.ˈpluːm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dee-ploom]
- /diˈplum/
Definitions of deplume word
- verb deplume to deprive of feathers; pluck 3
- verb deplume to deprive of honour, position, wealth, etc 3
- verb transitive deplume to pull or pluck the feathers from 3
- verb transitive deplume to strip of honor, riches, etc. 3
- verb with object deplume to deprive of feathers; pluck. 1
- verb with object deplume to strip of honor, wealth, etc. 1
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Origin of deplume
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English deplumen < Medieval Latin dēplūmāre, equivalent to Latin dē- de- + plūm(a) feather (see plume) + -āre infinitive suffix
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Parts of speech for Deplume
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
deplume popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
deplume usage trend in Literature
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