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- [of-i-klahyd]
- /ˈɒf ɪˌklaɪd/
- /ˈɒfɪklˌeɪd/
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- [of-i-klahyd]
- /ˈɒf ɪˌklaɪd/
Definitions of ophicleide word
- noun ophicleide a musical wind instrument, a development of the old wooden serpent, consisting of a conical metal tube bent double. 1
- noun ophicleide An obsolete bass brass instrument with keys, used in bands in the 19th century but superseded by the tuba. 1
- noun ophicleide an obsolete keyed wind instrument of bass pitch 0
- noun ophicleide an early brass instrument consisting of a long tube doubled back on itself, with keys for fingering 0
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Origin of ophicleide
First appearance:
before 1825 One of the 37% newest English words
1825-35; < French ophicléide < Greek óphi(s) serpent + kleid- (stem of kleís) key (akin to Latin clavis; see clavicle)
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Parts of speech for Ophicleide
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ophicleide popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% 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.
ophicleide usage trend in Literature
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