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- US Pronunciation
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- [lee-beez]
- /ˈli biz/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [lee-beez]
- /ˈli biz/
Definition of lebes word
- noun plural lebes a wine bowl having an oval body without handles and a rounded base. 1
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Origin of lebes
First appearance:
before 1850 One of the 32% newest English words
1850-55; < Latin < Greek lébēs kettle, cauldron
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Parts of speech for Lebes
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
lebes popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% 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.