lioncel

li·on·cel

L l

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [lahy-uh n-sel]
- /ˈlaɪ ənˌsɛl/
- /lˈaɪənsəl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lahy-uh n-sel]
- /ˈlaɪ ənˌsɛl/

Definitions of lioncel word

noun lioncel a lion: so called when three or more are displayed on an escutcheon. 1
noun lioncel (heraldiccharge) A small lion, when one of several in a coat of arms. 1
noun lioncel a small lion 0
noun lioncel (heraldry) A small lion, when one of several in a coat of arms. 0

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Origin of lioncel

First appearance:

before 1600

One of the 39% oldest English words

1600-10; < Middle French, diminutive of lion lion

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Parts of speech for Lioncel

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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lioncel popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 57% 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.

lioncel usage trend in Literature

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