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dunsinane

Dun·si·nane
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [duhn-suh-neyn, duhn-suh-neyn]
    • /ˈdʌn səˌneɪn, ˌdʌn səˈneɪn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [duhn-suh-neyn, duhn-suh-neyn]
    • /ˈdʌn səˌneɪn, ˌdʌn səˈneɪn/

Definitions of dunsinane word

  • noun dunsinane a hill NE of Perth, in central Scotland: a ruined fort on its summit is traditionally called Macbeth's Castle. 1012 feet (308 meters). 1
  • noun dunsinane a hill in central Scotland, in the Sidlaw Hills: the ruined fort at its summit is regarded as Macbeth's castle. Height: 308 m (1012 ft) 0
  • noun dunsinane hill in central Scotland: ruined fortress at its summit is the reputed site of Macbeth's defeat as related in Shakespeare's play 0

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dunsinane popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 56% 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.

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