limen's

li·man

L l

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [li-mahn, -man]
- /lɪˈmɑn, -ˈmæn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [li-mahn, -man]
- /lɪˈmɑn, -ˈmæn/

Definitions of limen's word

noun limen's a muddy lagoon, marsh, or lake near the mouth of a river behind part of the delta and more or less protected from open water by a barrier or spit. 1
noun limen's an area of mud or silt deposited near the mouth of a river. 1
noun plural limen's threshold (def 4). 1

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Origin of limen's

First appearance:

before 1855

One of the 30% newest English words

1855-60; < Russian limán estuary, coastal salt lake < Turkish or Crimean Tatar < Medieval Greek liménion, liménas (compare Greek limḗn harbor)

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Parts of speech for Limen's

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limen's popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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