megilp

me·gilp

M m

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [muh-gilp]
- /məˈgɪlp/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [muh-gilp]
- /məˈgɪlp/

Definitions of megilp word

noun megilp a jellylike vehicle used in oil paints and usually consisting of linseed oil mixed with mastic varnish. 1
noun megilp A mixture of mastic resin and linseed oil added to oil paints, widely used in the 19th century. 1
noun megilp an oil-painting medium of linseed oil mixed with mastic varnish or turpentine 0
noun megilp a mixture usually of linseed oil with mastic varnish or turpentine, used in oil paints 0
noun megilp (art) A medium for oil painting, consisting of linseed oil mixed with turpentine or mastic varnish. 0

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Origin of megilp

First appearance:

before 1760

One of the 46% newest English words

First recorded in 1760-70; origin obscure

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Parts of speech for Megilp

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megilp popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% 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.

megilp usage trend in Literature

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