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lochus

loch·us
L l

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [lok-uh s]
    • /ˈlɒk əs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [lok-uh s]
    • /ˈlɒk əs/

Definition of lochus word

  • noun plural lochus (in ancient Greece) a subdivision of an army. 1

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Origin of lochus

First appearance:

before 1825
One of the 37% newest English words
1825-35; < Greek lóchos literally, ambush, place for lying in wait, hence, men forming an ambush; cf. lochia

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Parts of speech for Lochus

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

lochus 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 most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

lochus usage trend in Literature

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