legong

le·gong

L l

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [luh-gawng, -gong]
- /ləˈgɔŋ, -ˈgɒŋ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [luh-gawng, -gong]
- /ləˈgɔŋ, -ˈgɒŋ/

Definitions of legong word

noun legong an elegant Balinese dance-pantomime performed by several girls in elaborate costumes. 1
noun legong a graceful Balinese dance performed by two young girls 0
noun legong a traditional Balinese dance, performed by two young girls 0

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Origin of legong

First appearance:

before 1925

One of the 11% newest English words

First recorded in 1925-30, legong is from the Balinese word légong

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Parts of speech for Legong

noun

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preposition

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legong popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 73% 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.

legong usage trend in Literature

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