merlon

mer·lon

M m

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [mur-luh n]
- /ˈmɜr lən/
- /ˈmɜːlən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mur-luh n]
- /ˈmɜr lən/

Definitions of merlon word

noun merlon (in a battlement) the solid part between two crenels. 1
noun merlon The solid part of an embattled parapet between two embrasures. 1
noun merlon the solid upright section in a crenellated battlement 0
noun merlon the solid part of a battlement or parapet, between two openings, or crenels 0

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Origin of merlon

First appearance:

before 1695

One of the 49% oldest English words

1695-1705; < French < Italian merlone, augmentative of merlo (in plural, merli battlements) < ?

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Parts of speech for Merlon

noun

adjective

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adverb

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preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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merlon popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 58% 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.

merlon usage trend in Literature

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