Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [drooz]
- /druz/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [drooz]
- /druz/
Definitions of druse word
- noun druse Islam. a member of an independent religious sect living chiefly in Syria, Lebanon, and Israel, established in the 11th century as a branch of Ismaʿili Shiʿism and containing elements of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam, and believing in the transmigration of souls and the ultimate perfection of humankind. 1
- noun druse A rock cavity lined with a crust of projecting crystals. 1
- noun druse an aggregate of small crystals within a cavity, esp those lining a cavity in a rock or mineral 0
- noun druse a globular mass of calcium oxalate crystals formed around an organic core, found in some plant cells 0
- noun druse a member of a religious sect, mainly living in Syria, Lebanon, and Israel, having certain characteristics in common with Muslims 0
- noun druse (as modifier) 0
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Origin of druse
First appearance:
before 1745 One of the 47% newest English words
1745-55; < German; compare Middle High German, Old High German druos gland, tumor, German Drüse gland (Middle High German drües, plural of druos)
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Parts of speech for Druse
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
druse popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the 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.
druse usage trend in Literature
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