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- [mur-in, -ahyn]
- /ˈmɜr ɪn, -aɪn/
- /mˈʌrhaɪn/
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- [mur-in, -ahyn]
- /ˈmɜr ɪn, -aɪn/
Definitions of murrhine word
- adjective murrhine of, relating to, or manufactured of murra. 1
- adjective murrhine of or relating to an unknown substance used in ancient Rome to make vases, cups, etc 0
- noun murrhine the substance so used 0
- adjective murrhine of an ancient Roman semiprecious stone, variously believed to be fluorite, agate, etc., used for making vases and drinking cups 0
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Origin of murrhine
First appearance:
before 1570 One of the 33% oldest English words
1570-80; < Latin murr(h)inus, for Greek mourrínē, equivalent to mórr(ia) murra + -inē feminine noun suffix; see -ine1
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Parts of speech for Murrhine
noun
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determiner
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murrhine popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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