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- US Pronunciation
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- [doo-lee]
- /ˈdu li/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [doo-lee]
- /ˈdu li/
Definitions of dooly word
- noun plural dooly (in India) a simple litter, often used to transport sick or wounded persons. 1
- noun dooly (archaic) A kind of litter suspended from men's shoulders, for carrying persons or things; a palanquin. 1
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Origin of dooly
First appearance:
before 1615 One of the 41% oldest English words
First recorded in 1615-25, dooly is from the Hindi word ḍōlī litter
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Parts of speech for Dooly
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dooly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for dooly
noun dooly
- litter — objects strewn or scattered about; scattered rubbish.
- cot — A cot is a bed for a baby, with bars or panels round it so that the baby cannot fall out.
- bed — A BEd is a degree which usually takes four years to complete and which qualifies someone to teach in a school. BEd is an abbreviation for 'Bachelor of Education.' Compare PGCE.
- gurney — a flat, padded table or stretcher with legs and wheels, for transporting patients or bodies.
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