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lustral

lus·tral
L l

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [luhs-truh l]
    • /ˈlʌs trəl/
    • /lˈʌstrəl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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

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Synonyms 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.

adjective lustral

  • emetic — (of a substance) causing vomiting.
  • expiatory — Of or pertaining to expiation.

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