fiery cross

fier·y cross

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [fahyuh r-ee, fahy-uh-ree kraws, kros]
- /ˈfaɪər i, ˈfaɪ ə ri krɔs, krɒs/
- /ˈfaɪə.ri krɒs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fahyuh r-ee, fahy-uh-ree kraws, kros]
- /ˈfaɪər i, ˈfaɪ ə ri krɔs, krɒs/

Definitions of fiery cross words

noun fiery cross a burning cross, the rallying symbol of ancient Scotland and later of the Highlanders in case of war; later adopted by other organizations, including the Ku Klux Klan. 1
noun fiery cross a burning cross, used as a symbol by the Ku Klux Klan 0
noun fiery cross a wooden cross with ends charred or dipped in blood formerly used by Scottish Highlanders to summon the clans to battle 0
noun fiery cross a wooden cross with charred or bloody ends, used by ancient Scottish clans as a signal calling men to battle 0
noun fiery cross a burning cross, used by the Ku Klux Klan as an emblem or to inspire terror 0
noun fiery cross A burning cross made of wood, historically used to rally troops. 0

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Parts of speech for Fiery cross

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fiery cross popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 64% 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.

fiery cross usage trend in Literature

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