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- [ma-truh s]
- /ˈmæ trəs/
- /ˈmæ.trəs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ma-truh s]
- /ˈmæ trəs/
Definitions of matrass word
- noun matrass a rounded, long-necked glass container, formerly used for distilling and dissolving substances. 1
- noun matrass a long-necked glass flask, used for distilling, dissolving substances, etc 0
- noun matrass a glass container with a rounded body and a long neck, formerly used in distilling, etc. 0
- noun matrass (Obsolete (No longer in use)) A bolt for a crossbow. 0
- noun matrass (Obsolete (No longer in use)) (chemistry) A bolthead flask. 0
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Origin of matrass
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
1595-1605; < French matras, perhaps < Arabic maṭarah leather bottle < Greek metrētḗs a liquid measure
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Parts of speech for Matrass
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matrass popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 71% 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.
matrass usage trend in Literature
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