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- [luhs-truh l]
- /ˈlʌs trəl/
- /lˈʌstrəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [luhs-truh l]
- /ˈlʌs trəl/
Definitions of lustral word
- adjective lustral of, relating to, or employed in the lustrum, or rite of purification. 1
- adjective lustral occurring every five years; quinquennial. 1
- noun lustral Relating to or used in ceremonial purification. 1
- adjective lustral of or relating to a ceremony of purification 0
- adjective lustral taking place at intervals of five years; quinquennial 0
- adjective lustral of, used in, or connected with ceremonial purification 0
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Origin of lustral
First appearance:
before 1525 One of the 28% oldest English words
From the Latin word lūstrālis, dating back to 1525-35. See lustrum, -al1
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Parts of speech for Lustral
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
lustral popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 61% 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.
lustral usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for lustral
adj lustral
- laxative — a medicine or agent for relieving constipation.
- lustrate — to purify by a propitiatory offering or other ceremonial method.
- physic — a medicine that purges; cathartic; laxative.
- purgatorial — removing or purging sin; expiatory: purgatorial rites.
- purification — to make pure; free from anything that debases, pollutes, adulterates, or contaminates: to purify metals.
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