nippur

Nip·pur

N n

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ni-poo r]
- /nɪˈpʊər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ni-poo r]
- /nɪˈpʊər/

Definitions of nippur word

noun nippur an ancient Sumerian and Babylonian city in SE Iraq: partially excavated. 1
noun nippur an ancient Sumerian and Babylonian city, the excavated site of which is in SE Iraq: an important religious centre, abandoned in the 12th or 13th century 0
noun nippur ancient city of Sumer, southeast of Babylon on the Euphrates, in what is now SE Iraq 0

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Parts of speech for Nippur

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nippur popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the 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.