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ghiordes knot

Ghior·des knot
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [gyawr-duh s, gawr- not]
    • /ˈgyɔr dəs, ˈgɔr- nɒt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [gyawr-duh s, gawr- not]
    • /ˈgyɔr dəs, ˈgɔr- nɒt/

Definition of ghiordes knot words

  • noun ghiordes knot a hand-tied knot, used in rug weaving, in which the parallel ends of looped yarn alternate with two threads of warp, producing an uneven pile effect. 1
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Origin of ghiordes knot

First appearance:

before 1895
One of the 18% newest English words
First recorded in 1895-1900

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Parts of speech for Ghiordes knot

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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ghiordes knot popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 65% 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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