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ogrish

o·gre
O o

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [oh-ger]
    • /ˈoʊ gər/
    • /ˈəʊgərɪʃ /
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [oh-ger]
    • /ˈoʊ gər/

Definitions of ogrish word

  • noun ogrish a monster in fairy tales and popular legend, usually represented as a hideous giant who feeds on human flesh. 1
  • noun ogrish a monstrously ugly, cruel, or barbarous person. 1
  • noun ogrish Resembling or pertaining to an ogre. 1

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Origin of ogrish

First appearance:

before 1705
One of the 50% oldest English words
1705-15; < French; perhaps ≪ Latin Orcus Orcus

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Parts of speech for Ogrish

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

ogrish popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

ogrish usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with ogrish

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