galipot

gal·i·pot

G g

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [gal-uh-pot]
- /ˈgæl əˌpɒt/
- /ˈɡæ.lɪ.pɒt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gal-uh-pot]
- /ˈgæl əˌpɒt/

Definitions of galipot word

noun galipot a type of turpentine exuded on the stems of certain species of pine. 1
noun galipot a resin obtained from several species of pine, esp from the S European Pinus pinaster 0
noun galipot crude turpentine from a pine tree (Pinus pinaster) of S Europe 0
noun galipot An unrefined turpentine obtained from some European pines. 0

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Origin of galipot

First appearance:

before 1785

One of the 44% newest English words

1785-95; < French galipot, galipo, perhaps < Old French garipot a species of pine tree

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Parts of speech for Galipot

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exclamation

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galipot popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 50% 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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