Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [duhks, doo ks]
- /dʌks, dʊks/
- /dux/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [duhks, doo ks]
- /dʌks, dʊks/
Definitions of dux word
- noun plural dux British. the pupil who is academically first in a class or school. 1
- noun plural dux (in the later Roman Empire) a military chief commanding the troops in a frontier province. 1
- noun dux A Saxon chief or leader. 1
- noun dux (in Scottish and certain other schools) the top pupil in a class or school 0
- noun dux (Britain) (Australia) The top academic student in a school, or in a year of school; the top student in a specified academic discipline. 0
- noun dux (historical) A high-ranking commander in the Roman army, responsible for more than one legion. 0
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Origin of dux
First appearance:
before 1800 One of the 42% newest English words
1800-10; < Latin: literally, leader, noun derivative from base of dūcere to lead
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Parts of speech for Dux
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dux popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% 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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