Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lem-yuh-reez; Latin lem-oo-res]
- /ˈlɛm yəˌriz; Latin ˈlɛm ʊˌrɛs/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [lem-yuh-reez; Latin lem-oo-res]
- /ˈlɛm yəˌriz; Latin ˈlɛm ʊˌrɛs/
Definitions of lemures word
- noun lemures The family spirits of the dead in ancient Rome, considered frightening or troublesome, that must be exorcised or appeased through certain household rituals. 1
- noun plural lemures the spirits of the dead 0
- noun plural lemures evil, night-walking spirits of the dead 0
- noun lemures The spirits or ghosts of the dead. 0
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Origin of lemures
First appearance:
before 1545 One of the 30% oldest English words
From Latin, dating back to 1545-55; See origin at lemur
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Parts of speech for Lemures
noun
adjective
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lemures 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 about 71% 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.
lemures usage trend in Literature
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