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longyi

long·yi
L l

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [long-yee]
    • /ˈlɒŋ yi/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [long-yee]
    • /ˈlɒŋ yi/

Definitions of longyi word

  • noun longyi a cloth used as a turban, scarf, sarong, etc., in India, Pakistan, and Burma. 1
  • noun longyi a loincloth worn by men in India. 1
  • noun longyi A sarong-like garment worn around the waist. 1

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Origin of longyi

First appearance:

before 1625
One of the 42% oldest English words
1625-35; < Hindi lungī < Persian

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Parts of speech for Longyi

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

longyi 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.

longyi usage trend in Literature

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