Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [man-tl-tree]
- /ˈmæn tlˌtri/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [man-tl-tree]
- /ˈmæn tlˌtri/
Definitions of mantletree word
- noun mantletree a wooden or stone lintel over the opening of a fireplace. 1
- noun mantletree a masonry arch used in place of such a lintel. 1
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Origin of mantletree
First appearance:
before 1425 One of the 25% oldest English words
late Middle English word dating back to 1425-75; See origin at mantel, tree
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Parts of speech for Mantletree
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
mantletree popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 70% 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.
mantletree usage trend in Literature
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