falernian

Fa·ler·ni·an

F f

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fuh-lur-nee-uh n]
- /fəˈlɜr ni ən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fuh-lur-nee-uh n]
- /fəˈlɜr ni ən/

Definitions of falernian word

adjective falernian (especially of a wine celebrated by Horace) of, coming from, or made in a district of Campania, Italy. 1
noun falernian A wine produced from Aglianico grapes on the slopes of Mount Falernus, much esteemed in Ancient Rome. 0
adjective falernian Of or pertaining to Mount Falernus, in Italy. 0

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Origin of falernian

First appearance:

before 1720

One of the 49% newest English words

1720-30; < Latin (ager) Falern(us) Falernian (field) + -ian

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Parts of speech for Falernian

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falernian popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 63% 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.

falernian usage trend in Literature

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