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- [gyoolz]
- /gyulz/
- /ɡjuːlz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [gyoolz]
- /gyulz/
Definitions of gules word
- noun gules the tincture red. 1
- adjective gules of the tincture red: a lion gules. 1
- noun gules Red, as a heraldic tincture. 1
- adjective gules red 0
- noun gules the color red: indicated in engravings by parallel vertical lines 0
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Origin of gules
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English goules < Old French gueules red fur neckpiece, derivative of gole throat < Latin gula
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Parts of speech for Gules
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exclamation
gules popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 60% 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.
gules usage trend in Literature
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