Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mur-luh n]
- /ˈmɜr lən/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [mur-luh n]
- /ˈmɜr lən/
Definitions of merlons word
- noun merlons (in a battlement) the solid part between two crenels. 1
- noun merlons Plural form of merlon. 1
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Origin of merlons
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 Merlons
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
merlons 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 74% 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.
merlons usage trend in Literature
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