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goglet

gog·let
G g

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [gog-lit]
    • /ˈgɒg lɪt/
    • /ɡˈɒɡlət/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [gog-lit]
    • /ˈgɒg lɪt/

Definitions of goglet word

  • noun goglet a long-necked container, especially for water, usually of porous earthenware so that its contents are cooled by evaporation. 1
  • noun goglet A jar or vase of porous pottery for keeping water cool by evaporation. 1
  • noun goglet a long-necked water-cooling vessel of porous earthenware, used esp in India 0
  • noun goglet a porous earthenware container with a long neck, for keeping water cool by evaporation 0

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Origin of goglet

First appearance:

before 1690
One of the 49% oldest English words
1690-1700; < Portuguese gorgoleta (diminutive of gorja throat), akin to French gargoulette (diminutive of gargoule throat); see gargle

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Parts of speech for Goglet

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

goglet 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 most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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