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- [oi-nok-oh-ee]
- /ɔɪˈnɒk oʊˌi/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [oi-nok-oh-ee]
- /ɔɪˈnɒk oʊˌi/
Definition of oinochoe word
- noun plural oinochoe a wine pitcher or jug, characterized by a curved handle extending from the lip to the shoulder, and a round or trefoil mouth. 1
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Origin of oinochoe
First appearance:
before 1870 One of the 26% newest English words
1870-75; < Greek oinochóē wine jug, equivalent to oîno(s) wine + choḗ a pouring, liquid offering (derivative of cheîn to pour)
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Parts of speech for Oinochoe
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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oinochoe 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.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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