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- [ol-pee]
- /ˈɒl pi/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ol-pee]
- /ˈɒl pi/
Definitions of olpe word
- noun plural olpe a form of the oinochoe. 1
- noun olpe Originally, a leather flask or vessel for oils or liquids; afterward, an earthenware vase or pitcher without a spout. 1
- noun olpe a spoutless ancient Greek jug or pitcher 0
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Origin of olpe
First appearance:
before 1880 One of the 23% newest English words
First recorded in 1880-85, olpe is from the Greek word ólpē oil-flask
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Parts of speech for Olpe
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
olpe popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 65% 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.