Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hahy-draw-luh s]
- /haɪˈdrɔ ləs/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [hahy-draw-luh s]
- /haɪˈdrɔ ləs/
Definition of hydraulus word
- noun plural hydraulus a pipe organ of ancient Greece and Rome using water pressure to maintain the air supply. 1
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Origin of hydraulus
First appearance:
before 1870 One of the 26% newest English words
1870-75; < Latin < Greek hýdraulos water organ, equivalent to hydr- hydr-1 + aulós pipe
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Parts of speech for Hydraulus
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hydraulus popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 56% 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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