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grogram

grog·ram
G g

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [grog-ruh m]
    • /ˈgrɒg rəm/
    • /ɡrˈɒɡram/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [grog-ruh m]
    • /ˈgrɒg rəm/

Definitions of grogram word

  • noun grogram a coarse fabric of silk, of silk and mohair or wool, or of wool, formerly in use. 1
  • noun grogram a coarse fabric of silk, wool, or silk mixed with wool or mohair, often stiffened with gum, formerly used for clothing 0
  • noun grogram a coarse fabric in former use, made of silk, worsted, and mohair, often stiffened with gum 0
  • noun grogram an article of clothing made of this 0
  • noun grogram A strong fabric; a mixture of silk and wool or mohair. 0

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Origin of grogram

First appearance:

before 1555
One of the 31% oldest English words
From the Middle French word gros grain, dating back to 1555-65. See grosgrain

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Parts of speech for Grogram

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

grogram popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% 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.

grogram usage trend in Literature

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