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- [hang-ing skrohl]
- /ˈhæŋ ɪŋ skroʊl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hang-ing skrohl]
- /ˈhæŋ ɪŋ skroʊl/
Definitions of hanging scroll words
- noun hanging scroll a roll of parchment, paper, copper, or other material, especially one with writing on it: a scroll containing the entire Old Testament. 1
- noun hanging scroll something, especially an ornament, resembling a partly unrolled sheet of paper or having a spiral or coiled form. 1
- noun hanging scroll a list, roll, roster, or schedule. 1
- noun hanging scroll (in Japanese and Chinese art) a painting or text on silk or paper that is either displayed on a wall (hanging scroll) or held by the viewer (hand scroll) and is rolled up when not in use. Compare kakemono, makimono. 1
- noun hanging scroll the curved head of a violin or other bowed instrument. 1
- noun hanging scroll a note, message, or other piece of writing. 1
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Origin of hanging scroll
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English scrowle; blend of scrow, aphetic variant of escrow and rowle roll
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Parts of speech for Hanging scroll
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hanging scroll popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 6% of English native speakers know the meaning of this 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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