houris

hou·ri

H h

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hoo r-ee, houuh r-ee, hou-uh-ree]
- /ˈhʊər i, ˈhaʊər i, ˈhaʊ ə ri/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hoo r-ee, houuh r-ee, hou-uh-ree]
- /ˈhʊər i, ˈhaʊər i, ˈhaʊ ə ri/

Definitions of houris word

noun plural houris one of the beautiful virgins provided in paradise for all faithful Muslims. 1
noun houris Plural form of houri. 1

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Origin of houris

First appearance:

before 1730

One of the 48% newest English words

1730-40; < French < Persian hūrī < Arabic ḥūr plural of ḥaurāʾ gazelle-eyed (woman)

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Parts of speech for Houris

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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houris popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 63% 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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