Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fez]
- /fɛz/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [fez]
- /fɛz/
Definitions of fezzes word
- noun plural fezzes a felt cap, usually of a red color, having the shape of a truncated cone, and ornamented with a long black tassel, worn by men in Egypt and North Africa: formerly the national headdress of the Turks. 1
- noun fezzes Plural form of fez. 1
- noun fezzes plural of fez. 0
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Origin of fezzes
First appearance:
before 1795 One of the 43% newest English words
1795-1805; < Turkish fes, after Fes Fez
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Parts of speech for Fezzes
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
fezzes popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% 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.
fezzes usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for fezzes
noun fezzes
- bonnet — The bonnet of a car is the metal cover over the engine at the front.
- beret — A beret is a circular, flat hat that is made of soft material and has no brim.
- beanie — A beanie is a small, close-fitting cap.
- pillbox — a box, usually shallow and often round, for holding pills.
- skullcap — a small, brimless close-fitting cap, often made of silk or velvet, worn on the crown of the head, as for religious functions.
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