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