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kernos

ker·nos
K k

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kur-nos]
    • /ˈkɜr nɒs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kur-nos]
    • /ˈkɜr nɒs/

Definition of kernos word

  • noun plural kernos a Mycenaean ceramic piece, usually in the form of a ring, to which were attached a number of cups or vases. 1

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Origin of kernos

First appearance:

before 1900
One of the 17% newest English words
First recorded in 1900-05, kernos is from the Greek word kérnos

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Parts of speech for Kernos

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

kernos popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% 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.

kernos usage trend in Literature

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